4-4-1-1 Formation

4-4-1-1 Formation
SoccerManager.com 4-4-1-1 Formation

It is a simple variation of 4-4-2 formation in which the second attacker plays just behind the main striker but ahead of the midfield.

If a player plays ahead of the midfield but behind the striker, it causes problems for the opposition because they find it hard to mark them.

The midfield already has four midfielders to mark and if a opposing defender takes up the job, he will get pulled out of defence.

This formation allows a creative player a bit more freedom to operate. He has more options, to pass short or long, dribble, cut wide or bear down on goal.

If he fails to create an opening for himself, more often than not he will create goal scoring chances for others.

And the added advantage is that, if he creates something further forward, he can arrive late in the box to join the attack.