Marcello Lippi Tactic with Italy at the World Cup 2006 | FM23

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In this post, I will look into Marcello Lippi tactic with Italy 2006 in FM23 under my FM23 legendary tactical series. This will be my last legendary tactic in FM23.

With no further ado, let’s get into the details, shall we?

Marcello Lippi Tactic with Italy | Tactical setups

In Possession

Building up plays from behind, was not as popular as it is today back in 2006. Lippi wanted his men to start up plays, by the goalkeeper taking direct kicks from goal kicks.

In the approach play, Italy did focus their plays through the middle of the pitch. The passing directness was standard with a slightly higher tempo ball movement. As they approach the final third, Italian blues looked for overlaps on both sides of the field. Lastly, the Lippi’s men were also more expressive from their positions than disciplined.

In Transition

The attacking width is fairly wide. Moreover, they were great at hitting counterattacks on the break and the counterattacks could be fluid or direct counterattacks. In the final third, Gli Azzurri could hit early crosses, work the ball into the ball and shoot on sight.

When Lippi’s men lost possession in the opponent’s half, they would counter-press to win the ball quickly in the opponent’s half. The goalkeeper Buffon’s distribution strategy was to distribute the ball mainly to the centre-backs and fullbacks.

Out Of Possession

They defend in a 4-4-2 shape. Lippi wanted his defence to be compact, thereby forcing the opposition attackers outside rather than inside – In FM23 trap outside represents this strategy. Gli Azzurri’s defenders did drop off the defensive line, to reduce the vulnerability of leaving space behind their defence.

In the pressing strategy, they pressed the opponents at a standard intensity, they also had a higher line of engagement. The defensive line was also higher when the opponents were in possession in their own half.

Marcello Lippi Tactic with Italy | Formation Lineup

Bournemouth players that chose to carry out the roles:

Neto – Buffon

Senesi – Fabio Cannavaro

Zabarnyi – Marco Materazzi

Zemura – Fabio Grosso

Stacey – Gianluca Zambrotta

Lerma – Gennaro Gattuso

Cook – Andrea Pirlo

Ouatarra – Mauro Camoranesi

Tavernier – Simone Perrotta

Christie – Francesco Totti

Solanke – Luca Toni

Marcello Lippi Tactic with Italy | Role Selections

GK

Buffon was a traditional goalkeeper.

CDs

Fabio Cannavaro and Marco Materazzi were traditional central defenders on defence duties. They were cautious of the passes they took and would also sit within the defensive line to break up attacks, marking opposition attackers and then preventing the ball from getting into the box.

FBs

Fabio Grosso and Gianluca Zambrotta were wing-backs on support duties. They would stay wide during attacks, looking to run at the defenders and cross the ball into the box. The two were equally tracking back and protecting the defensive line.

DMs

Gennaro Gattuso was a ball-winning midfielder on defence duty. He was the deepest midfielder, whose main focus was to close down attackers and win the ball. Gattuso also had some comfortability with the ball, which was why he could pick out teammates after winning the ball.

Andrea Pirlo was a deep-lying playmaker on support duty. He brought about creativity and possession control at the midfield. Pirlo also got forward during attacks to pick out teammates in dangerous offensive positions. He was also known for his set-piece expertise.

Ws

Mauro Camoranesi and Simone Perrotta were inverted wingers on support duties. They both stayed wide as the team progressed with the ball, willing to cut inside from the flanks. They both had the freedom to roam often, which was why they did appear as attacking midfielders sometimes.

AM

Francesco Totti was a shadow striker. As a shadow striker, his objective was to contribute to the team’s goal-scoring efforts. He would make runs into the penalty area, take shots from a distance and exploit space in the defence.

CF

Luca Toni was a target forward. Due to his physical advantage, he would hold up the ball and win aerial duels. Luca Toni also acted as a focal point for the team’s attacking play by receiving long passes, holding off defenders, and bringing teammates into play. He didn’t drop from his position often, rather he preferred to stay higher up the pitch.