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Brazil are one of the favorites to win the World Cup in Russia this year. The Selecao are the most dominant side in the competition, winning it a record 5 times and are on course to add a sixth when the tournament begins on the 14th of this month.
The South Americans were really impressive in the qualifiers and were the first to secure a place in the competition. They recorded 3-0 victories against both Argentina and Chile, thereby raising the expectations as they head into the tournament.
The presence of amazing superstars like Neymar, Coutinho, Marcelo and Roberto Firmino has also added more weight on the shoulders of Tite, with many people expecting nothing but a triumph from the manager.
Tite knows quite well that he needs to deliver with his all-star team in Russia. But, while the nation might have a lot of amazing superstars, arranging these players effectively is a big task for any manager. Therefore, we suggest 3 ways that Tite can arrange the team in order to achieve success in Russia:
#3. The 4-3-3 formation
It is true that Tite will find it difficult to select his line-up for the World Cup this year due to the competition for places in the squad. However, adopting the 4-3-3 formation can be an effective way of overcoming his selection headache in the tournament.
In this system, Thiago Silva and Miranda should be placed in the center of the defense, with Marcelo on the left and Danilo on the right. Silva and Miranda will provide solidity at the back while Marcelo and Danilo will be effective at taking the ball forward as well as stopping incoming counter-attacks.
Barcelona midfielder, Philippe Coutinho should lead from the middle, with club teammate, Paulinho and Real Madrid's Casemiro for support. The former Liverpool man will be really important due to his creativity, playmaking skills and the ability to control the game. Paulinho and Casemiro will also add physicality to the team in the middle of the pitch.
With Coutinho starting in the midfield, PSG superstar, Neymar Junior, should lead the offensive line, occupying his favorite position on the left. Willian should be deployed on the right flank and Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus should play as a central forward.
Goalkeeper: Roma goalkeeper, Alisson should feature in between the sticks. The 25-year-old is one of the best in the world at the moment, following his incredible performances during the last campaign.
#2. The 4-4-2 Formation
The presence of Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino in the squad means that Tite will have problems selecting his striker for the World Cup. While he prefers using Jesus, the incredible performances of Firmino will definitely give him something to think about.
However, the manager can simply solve this problem by pairing the duo together in a 4-4-2 formation. Thiago Silva and Marquinhos can form a decent combination at the center of the defense while Marcelo and Fagner can be utilized in both the left and the right flanks respectively.
Real Madrid's Casemiro and Manchester City's Fernandinho should both feature as defensive midfielders, with Neymar starting on the left wing and Philippe Coutinho switching to the right. While the Barcelona and PSG superstars torment opponents on both flanks, Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino should be deployed up front.
Goalkeeper: Once again, Roma's Alisson should be deployed as the keeper.
#1. The 3-4-3 Formation
The 3-4-3 formation is the ultimate solution for Tite if he wants to select a very strong attacking team in the World Cup this year. It will make goalscoring easier as it creates room for plenty of attackers to operate.
With many bodies thrown forward in this line-up, the Selecao defense must consist of solid defenders who are able to neutralize opposition attacks without overlapping. Therefore, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, and Filipe Luis should make up the 3-man defense.
There will be only one defensive midfielder and that spot should be reserved for Casemiro. Juventus winger, Douglas Costa should be deployed on the left while Renato Augusto should join him on the right.
Moving forward, Philippe Coutinho should feature as an attacking midfielder, creating decent chances for the front-three to score. Once again, Neymar should attack from the left wing, Willian should play from the right and Gabriel Jesus should be deployed as the number 9.
Goalkeeper: Since this is an attacking formation, Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson Moraes, should feature between the sticks. The 24-year-old should be given the nod due to his amazing footwork and his incredible passing.
Which of the formations do you think will be most effective? Sound off in the comments section.
