What style of football does Mancini like his teams to play?

[kenster197]

Anyone watched any of his sides playing in the past? Does he take an attacking or defensive mentality? 442, 451 etc Wingers, wingbacks?

 

[blueyorkie]

According to Italian football correspondent on radio, likes to play a stylish and entertaining game. Here's hoping

 

[marco]

no long ball it will be rolled from the keeper and attack will be started at defence,he is a very defence minded manager who likes free flowing football and passing

 

[snip]

According to an Italian correspondent today he did grind out a lot of 1-0 wins and was not known for being very expansive so dont think we can expect KK type of football but then again he probably never had this type of group of players to manage previously.

 

[Xavvi]

Likes to play with a big, physical striker up top with a solid midfield that encompasses one or two clever, creative players; a variant of 4-4-2 is in the pipeline I believe. Adebayor will be in his element under Mancini I imagine.

 

[DontLookBackInAnger]

no long ball it will be rolled from the keeper and attack will be started at defence,he is a very defence minded manager who likes free flowing football and passing

KOOL we love giving the ball to the CBs so they can hoof it up the field!

 

[zoffie]

I won't be expecting Joga Bonito, but, then again, Inter fans and the Italian media has slated the style of football Mourinho has bought to Inter as compared to Ranieri, umm I don't know with formations, I get the feeling he changed it a lot, I don't watch Inter regularly, but at different points they would play different formations..

 

[dctid]

Anyone watched any of his sides playing in the past? Does he take an attacking or defensive mentality? 442, 451 etc Wingers, wingbacks?

He is italian so it is likely to be a conservative and judging by Barry overlapping with 3 minutes to go instead of being sat in the middle of the park where he should fooking be to close the game out then a bit of conservative play just may be a good thing

 

[Freestyler]

Keeping the ball on the floor is something he does, something we've not seen alot of over the last 3 months.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

This article is interesting and mentions his style/tactics. Sorry if this link has already been posted.

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