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4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1: What Actually Changes on the Pitch

This article compares two common formations and shows how they change passing options and pressing. It gives simple cues to tell them apart during a live match.

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4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1: What Actually Changes on the Pitch

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