New Rangers Play: FM22 Giovanni Bronckhorst 4-2-3-1 Tactic

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Giovanni Bronckhorst was appointed as Rangers‘ new head coach on 18 November 2021, replacing Steven Gerrard, who had left for Aston Villa. Bronckhorst adopted a 4-2-3-1 tactic as his main tactical weapon, His performance since his appointment is spectacular, especially at 2021/2022 UEL – which his side are through to the quarter-finals. Hence, with the good performances that Bronckhorst’s side has put in to mark a new era, I chose to create the replica of the FM22 Giovanni Bronckhorst 4-2-3-1 Tactic with Rangers. So let’s get into the details.

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FM22 Giovanni Bronckhorst 4-2-3-1: Setup

Build Up

Rangers under Bronckhorst does build-up from behind like most European teams. There is always an option for the goalkeeper to go direct when the pressure is on them. When they build up from behind, they do it in a 2-4-1-3 shape.

The Teddy Bears focus their plays mostly through the sides of the pitch than through the middle. Bronckhorst plays a higher tempo game to be quick and effective, plus they use standard passing directness. In the final third, they look for underlaps at both sides of the field.

Attacking

Rangers attack in a 2-1-6 shape or 2-1-4-3 shape. They attack in a standard attacking width. The light blues equally go for counters on the break when the opportunity presents itself. When they lose the ball, Bronckhorst’s men counter press to win back the ball.

In the final third, Bronckhorst encourages his men to hit early crosses, shoot on sight or work their way into the box.

Defending

Rangers defends in a 4-4-2 shape with a narrow defensive width. They press at a ‘more often’ pressing intensity with a higher line of engagement and a higher defensive line. At times, the team press to close down the goalkeeper’s distributions plus they use offside traps.

fm22 Rangers Tactics: Lineup

Role Selections

GK

Allan McGregor: McGregor is a sweeper keeper on defence duty.

CDs

Leon Balogun and Connor Goldson: Balogun and Goldson are ball-playing defenders on defence duties. They sit within the defensive line to break up attacks and prevent attackers from getting into the box. The two are equally good with the ball.

FBs

Calvin Bassey and James Tavernier: Bassey and Tavernier are inverted wing-backs on support duties. They sit narrow and attack from inside, offering underlapping runs to the team.

DMs

John Lundstram: Lundstram is a ball-winning midfielder. He holds his position, closes down opponents and wins the ball. Lundstram equally aids in protecting the defensive line.

Ryan Jack: Jack is a deep-lying playmaker on support duty. He dictates tempo, recycles possession and switches play due to his good creative abilities.

Ws

Ryan Kent and Joe Aribo: Kent and Joe Aribo are inverted wingers on support at the left and right wings respectively. They stay wide to create space for the fullbacks to underlap. The two cut inside into the attacking from the flank.

AM

Glen Kamara: Kamara is an attacking midfielder on support duty. He operates higher up the pitch, fashioning chances for himself or the teammates in the final third.

CF

Alfredo Morelos: Morelos is a pressing forward on attack duty. He leads the pressing force of the team, putting pressure on the defenders when they have the ball, forcing them to lose the ball and then he attacks the ball.