【Qatar World Cup】Ghana【Full Explanation】

・Short counters are the team’s weapon of choice, and the first pass immediately after winning the ball is a lifeline. Kudus receives the ball, turns forward, and quickly plays a left-footed through ball to Afena Gyan at the top or Fatau, who darts out of the way.

・On the left, J Ayew is the type of player who works with the ball and receives the ball in a wide left position to finish or cross. When Odoi attacks up the right side, the tall J.Ayew runs to the far side of Afena Gyan and heads it in for a powerful decision.

・An interesting form is Thomas’s offensive attack, where he receives the ball and threatens the goal with a dangerous mid-range shot when space is created in the center from a wide deployment.

・When the opponent defends by pulling back, I.Baba becomes like a volante, and when the possession flow drops between the CBs, Thomas moves to the ball side and plays the role of “launching pad,” and if he can start high, he can add depth to the attack in the final third. This will add depth to the attack in the final third. Afena Gyan, Kudus, and Thomas are strong talents in the center, and J. Ayew on the left tends to be involved on the inside. The left and right SBs will play a major role in the buildup, and crosses from the sides will be the jumping off point as the opposing defense will be wary of the center.

・The ball side works simultaneously to pressure and set up the defensive formation. If the ball-lost area is in the center, the whole team retires while one person delays.

・When defending, the team is similar to a 4-1-4-1, but Kudus, whose main job is at the top, takes a higher position, and Thomas moves like a freeman, watching the entire midfield, so it is between a [4-1-4-1] and a [4-2-3-1].

・I. Baba will position himself slightly forward of the CBs to cover the rear of Thomas. When they drop deep into their own half, I. Baba is absorbed into the final line to form a [5-4-1] like system. The biggest ball-winners are in the central area with Thomas, who collects second balls and even balls. I. Baba fills the space created by Thomas’ wide movement and participation in the defensive phase of the game.