Koeman bet on Zorrilla for the first time for this system that is giving him so many successes
Koeman He has found in the defense of three his game scheme that has been giving him the most success since he arrived last summer. Right now this drawing seems untouchable, where players like Dembélé or Dest, among others, are showing their best level. But it all started precisely against him Valladolid in it Zorrilla.
It was at the end of December and the Dutch coach surprised with Mingueza, Araujo and Lenglet. The bet worked out perfectly. “The key was to play with three centrals. We have changed the drawing to have more security behind in defense and take advantage of the quality of our sides,” said the coach after the match in Pucela.
The 3-4-2-1, the 3-5-2 or the 3-4-3 had reached the Barcelona to stay. After the collision with him Vallladolid, who won 0-3, Koeman returned to bet on the defense of three in the following match, against the Eibar. After drawing, he decided to give his drawing one more turn and returned to the traditional rear.
But, against the Seville, surprised Lopetegui with a 3-5-2, which he had already shown in a timely manner in some phases of the match. The Barcelona He performed at a very high level and passed over the Andalusian team. Since that meeting, Koeman has not stopped using this scheme.
This system allows, for example, Alba and Dest take advantage of your offensive projection to create more danger in the rival goal. They have more freedom and take more risks because their backs are covered.
Eight matches
The Barcelona he has played eight games with the defense of three and no one is aware that before the end of the season this number will increase. Against Valladolid, Eibar, Seville twice, Osasuna, PSG, Huesca and Real Sociedad He excelled with this strategy and achieved six wins and two draws. Many players have already openly said that they are very comfortable with this system and that it could be one of the keys to the great moment the Barça team is going through.
