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Why Leeds’ new 5-3-2 formation has shown potential — and could work
- Leeds United adopted a 5-3-2 formation with three centre-backs and wing-backs, aiming for a stronger defensive base.
- The system is described as durable in defense, with five and three rows packing the field to deny space.
- Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha pairing provided height and strength to create aerial options in attack.
- Wing-backs like Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson offer width and support in the final third.
- The five-man defense allowed Leeds to crowd the box, aiding aerial contests and defensive coverage.
- Leeds’ approach aligns with a long-ball strategy to clear danger and exploit physical advantages.
- The setup has produced a 5-3-2 to counter strong opponents, with success against Chelsea noted in the analysis.
- Midfielders cycling the ball and supporting runs helped create crossing opportunities for strikers.
- The analysis emphasizes that the formation is contingent on cohesive spacing and balance as matches dictate changes.
- The Athletic’s observer notes the potential of the 5-3-2 to unlock Leeds’s Premier League ceiling.
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