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The 4-4-2 formation in football explained: Pros, cons and tactical variations

The 4-4-2 formation. A tactical staple in football, synonymous with both swashbuckling attacking displays and resolute defensive stands. From its heyday in the Premier League with teams like Arsenal's ...
Yahoo! Sports

Xabi Alonso leaning towards a 4-4-2 formation for Real Madrid debut game vs Al-Hilal

Xabi Alonso will make his managerial debut with Real Madrid later tonight in their FIFA Club World Cup Group H encounter against Al-Hilal. Having replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm after the La Liga ...
Yardbarker

Reports: Fonseca to start Abraham and Morata against Inter in 4-4-2 formation

According to reports from this evening, Paulo Fonseca could switch formations for the important game between AC Milan and Inter tomorrow evening. By doing so, he would be able to start Tammy Abraham ...
The New York Times

Liverpool’s formation change and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deeper role analysed

After a shaky start to the season, Liverpool returned to winning ways on Tuesday night against Rangers in a new-look 4-4-2 formation. Following the 3-3 draw with Brighton last Saturday, Jurgen Klopp ...