Another possibility was the 4
-3-1-2 diamond midfield, with Coutinho playing off of Sturridge and Benteke.
Not exact matches
If not then even
diamond 4 in
midfield will be good enough at this time with 4
-3-1-2, the three being Xhaka, Elneny and Ramsey = more assurity in
midfield.
The 4
-3-1-2 formation is effectively one that aims to protect Pirlo at the base of a central
diamond in
midfield; Pirlo, the deep - lying playmaker or regista