Notably, he guided rookie Benoit Aloe
through the early stages of the contest from the heart of the defence before demonstrating his
tactical nous by switching seamlessly to a sweeper role when Marcelo Bielsa demanded a change of
formation.
Another
formation that could potentially be used is a 4 -3-1-2 — very similar to the 4 -4-2 diamond above, but slightly more defensive, so if the defensive issues (getting opened up too easily
through the middle) that damaged the 2013/14 season persist, then this is a minor
tactical change that won't upset the balance of the team too much.