Sweden team analysis
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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A team with strong collective virtues, Sweden transitioned quickly and pressed hard off the ball.
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Key features – Sweden
• 1-4-4-2 moving into 1-4-2-4 when ball with centre-backs or keeper
• Fast transitions into two deep, compact defensive banks of four
• Hard work off the ball to press, win ball in mid-defensive thirds
• Aggressive defending; competent keeper, bravely collecting under pressure
• Interchange of passes at back followed by long forward passing
• Good wing play; adventurous full-backs, neat passes into interior channels
• Strong collective virtues, team spirit; dangerous set plays
Head coach: Roger Franzén (17/07/1964)