05-20-2011, 04:40 PM
The 4-3-3 will not happen. A guy like Diego is good as a trequartista, but I do not think he has the characteristics that Allegri wants.
The problem from what I've seen & heard about him, is that he plays "too close" to the forwards. He does not drop back, and he's often out of position. He also sometimes plays as a Second Striker, and likes to attack a lot. He's creative, quick, and a good shooter, but as a true #10, you have to have the system for a player like that.
Allegri clearly wants a 4-4-2/4-3-1-2 [Diamond Formation] .... All 4 in Midfield must be dynamic, and the ACM must be able to drop back and defend, as well as make runs into the box. Essien, Boateng, Van Bommel could work, but only with another midfielder at the top of the diamond who can create, make runs, and frankly, be all over the field (ie. Hamsik, Ganso, Fabregas)
The problem from what I've seen & heard about him, is that he plays "too close" to the forwards. He does not drop back, and he's often out of position. He also sometimes plays as a Second Striker, and likes to attack a lot. He's creative, quick, and a good shooter, but as a true #10, you have to have the system for a player like that.
Allegri clearly wants a 4-4-2/4-3-1-2 [Diamond Formation] .... All 4 in Midfield must be dynamic, and the ACM must be able to drop back and defend, as well as make runs into the box. Essien, Boateng, Van Bommel could work, but only with another midfielder at the top of the diamond who can create, make runs, and frankly, be all over the field (ie. Hamsik, Ganso, Fabregas)
