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Let’s delve into Jose Mourinho’s iconic 4312 tactic during his time at FC Porto. This tactical setup was renowned for its defensive solidity and effective counter-attacking strategy.

Here are the key features of Mourinho’s 4312 formation:

Formation: The 4312 formation consists of four defenders, three central midfielders, one attacking midfielder, and two forwards.

Defensive Compactness: Mourinho emphasized a collective defensive effort. His team defended as a unit, maintaining a compact shape to deny opponents space and limit their attacking options.

Counter-Attacking: The hallmark of this tactic was its lethal counter-attacks. Porto would absorb pressure, win the ball back, and swiftly transition into attack mode. The two forwards played a crucial role in exploiting spaces left by the opposition.

Midfield Core: The central midfield trio formed the heart of the team. They provided stability, controlled possession, and disrupted opponents’ passing lanes. Mourinho often relied on a strong core of midfielders to dictate play.

Attacking Midfielder: Positioned just behind the forwards, the attacking midfielder acted as a link between midfield and attack. This player was responsible for creating chances and supporting the front two.

Solid Defense: The back four maintained a disciplined defensive line. Mourinho prioritized organization, ensuring that his defenders covered each other effectively.

Winning as a Unit: Mourinho’s Porto executed this tactic with discipline and commitment. Their collective effort led to remarkable success, including back-to-back Primeira Liga titles and a UEFA Champions League triumph.

Full results and breakdown in the video:

 

 

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If you are going to link a video, I would advise you to involve a discussion on how your use of specific roles/duties, team instructions help you achieve the style you want. Failing which this post will need to be moved to the community links and fansites subsection of the forum, this includes blogs too.

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