[UEFA NL 2024 ] Georgia vs Albania - 14/10/2024

[Simboli i Diellit]

On October 14, 2024, Georgia will take on Albania in a key UEFA Nations League matchup. Both teams will be battling for important points in the group stage, looking to boost their standings and continue their progression in the competition. Georgia, known for their disciplined defense and tactical play, will try to leverage their home advantage, while Albania, with their aggressive and fast-paced approach, will be eager to earn a win away from home. With pride and promotion on the line, this encounter promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown.

[Klejdi1023]

I think it's becoming harder for Albania to continue playing 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 as our opponents have been studying us in granular detail by now. The wingers have become ineffective as Asani has lost his spark, Hoxha also seems to be well covered whenever he is on the field and both Bajrami and Muci are out of position there.

While I'm generally not a fan of a back 3, I think for a while it could suit us. Something like 3-4-1-2 below. This formation covers Mitaj's defensive liabilities, ensures Hysaj is out of starting 11 and gets our best, most creative players in Asllani, Bajrami, Muci and Broja being on the field at the same time in their natural positions. Since Georgia play 3-5-2, it'd be interesting to see it against them with Ajeti in place of Xhimshiti and Daku replacing Broja.

Strakosha
Ismajli Kumbulla Xhimshiti
Balliu Ramadani Asllani Mitaj
Bajrami
Muci Broja

[Princ]

3 back formation means we cant double up down the flanks leaving us too open..

If you remember we used to eat 4-5 a game with that formation.

Opponent had tons of space that the gameplay was literally a back and forth.

With a mediocre offence like ours, we cannot look to trade goals with superior teams.

[Klejdi1023]

3 back formation means we cant double up down the flanks leaving us too open..

If you remember we used to eat 4-5 a game with that formation.

Opponent had tons of space that the gameplay was literally a back and forth.

With a mediocre offence like ours, we cannot look to trade goals with superior teams.

We didn’t have the players to do it during the Reja era though, now we do. We’ve never seen our best offensive players playing together, this formation allows us to do that, at least for a while. Our wingers have been found out now, it’s dull watching them being shut down every game. Something needs to change.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Winger Bajrami was justified when Laci was playing well. He's been playing like shit the last few games.

It's time for Bajrami to go back to the center of the midfield.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

The advantage of back 3, is you can push everyone forward, since you have more assurance in the center of defence. However, we just use it to cower more and ruin our gameplay entirely.

Individually we also don't have that kind of depth in defence. We need a solid backup for each CB, considering how many injuries we always have.

I think it's becoming harder for Albania to continue playing 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 as our opponents have been studying us in granular detail by now. The wingers have become ineffective as Asani has lost his spark, Hoxha also seems to be well covered whenever he is on the field and both Bajrami and Muci are out of position there.

While I'm generally not a fan of a back 3, I think for a while it could suit us. Something like 3-4-1-2 below. This formation covers Mitaj's defensive liabilities, ensures Hysaj is out of starting 11 and gets our best, most creative players in Asllani, Bajrami, Muci and Broja being on the field at the same time in their natural positions. Since Georgia play 3-5-2, it'd be interesting to see it against them with Ajeti in place of Xhimshiti and Daku replacing Broja.

Strakosha
Ismajli Kumbulla Xhimshiti
Balliu Ramadani Asllani Mitaj
Bajrami
Muci Broja

Hoxha is killing it in every game. The only game he had difficulty was against Georgia when they parked the bus.

[Redijupison]

The advantage of back 3, is you can push everyone forward, since you have more assurance in the center of defence. However, we just use it to cower more and ruin our gameplay entirely.

Individually we also don't have that kind of depth in defence. We need a solid backup for each CB, considering how many injuries we always have.

I think it's becoming harder for Albania to continue playing 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 as our opponents have been studying us in granular detail by now. The wingers have become ineffective as Asani has lost his spark, Hoxha also seems to be well covered whenever he is on the field and both Bajrami and Muci are out of position there.

While I'm generally not a fan of a back 3, I think for a while it could suit us. Something like 3-4-1-2 below. This formation covers Mitaj's defensive liabilities, ensures Hysaj is out of starting 11 and gets our best, most creative players in Asllani, Bajrami, Muci and Broja being on the field at the same time in their natural positions. Since Georgia play 3-5-2, it'd be interesting to see it against them with Ajeti in place of Xhimshiti and Daku replacing Broja.

Strakosha
Ismajli Kumbulla Xhimshiti
Balliu Ramadani Asllani Mitaj
Bajrami
Muci Broja

Hoxha is killing it in every game. The only game he had difficulty was against Georgia when they parked the bus.

I think the biggest advantage of a 352 is overcrowding the midfield and that way try and control the game and Albania totally has the players to apply it. Albania's midfield trio has been chasing shadows against Georgia & Czechia because of our opponents playing with a 352 formation.

Most of the teams around Albania's level are playing with that formation and are being successful with. Sylvinho seems very stubborn though and I doubt he'll change anything from last game.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

I think the biggest advantage of a 352 is overcrowding the midfield and that way try and control the game and Albania totally has the players to apply it. Albania's midfield trio has been chasing shadows against Georgia & Czechia because of our opponents playing with a 352 formation.

Most of the teams around Albania's level are playing with that formation and are being successful with. Sylvinho seems very stubborn though and I doubt he'll change anything from last game.

We've tried that. It leaves us with 0 width.

Mitaj and Balliu would have to be world class for it to function.

[Redijupison]

I think the biggest advantage of a 352 is overcrowding the midfield and that way try and control the game and Albania totally has the players to apply it. Albania's midfield trio has been chasing shadows against Georgia & Czechia because of our opponents playing with a 352 formation.

Most of the teams around Albania's level are playing with that formation and are being successful with. Sylvinho seems very stubborn though and I doubt he'll change anything from last game.

We've tried that. It leaves us with 0 width.

Mitaj and Balliu would have to be world class for it to function.

With Reja we had a different team, I don't remember Sylvinho playing with a 352, I want to see Mitaj in the middle, not wide, regardless of the formation.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

I think the biggest advantage of a 352 is overcrowding the midfield and that way try and control the game and Albania totally has the players to apply it. Albania's midfield trio has been chasing shadows against Georgia & Czechia because of our opponents playing with a 352 formation.

Most of the teams around Albania's level are playing with that formation and are being successful with. Sylvinho seems very stubborn though and I doubt he'll change anything from last game.

We've tried that. It leaves us with 0 width.

Mitaj and Balliu would have to be world class for it to function.

With Reja we had a different team, I don't remember Sylvinho playing with a 352, I want to see Mitaj in the middle, not wide, regardless of the formation.

3-5-2 doesn't function unless you have class wingbacks. Out of 10 outfield players, you only have 2 wide players. Wingbacks have to be fullbacks and wingers. The outer center backs can cover for them a bit more than in a usual back 4, but they're not substitutes.

If we ever play this, obviously Mitaj has to be a wingback.