Welcome back! Today we’re explaining How Antonio Conte Will Finish in the Top 4 by taking a look at his 21/22 Spurs in Tactics Explained!

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The appointment of Antonio Conte has been the best bit of business Spurs have done in years. Since November, the Italian has transformed Spurs from completely lacking any ideas or direction into a team that resembles Antonio Conte’s principles: Defensively resolute, difficult to beat and extremely dangerous in the transition. Statistically, he’s also made them the third best team in the country but how has he done this?

Tactically, Conte has set up in a 3-4-3. In possession, Conte has Spurs build out from the back largely using the central midfielders and centre backs to provide a solid 3-2 platform. This allows the wing backs to move high and wide, almost becoming wingers and allowing the front 3 to provide a constant threat with their movement. What’s noticeable about Spurs under Conte is that there’s a genuine plan in possession. They build out from their goalkeeper to invite the opposition’s press, creating more space for their advanced players to operate in. Alternatively if the opposition don’t commit bodies high up the pitch, Conte’s men use their width to build through the flanks. To stop simple progression the opposition have to shift over which creates space for the opposite side wing back.

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In attack, a big aspect of Conte’s Spurs is attacking through their wing backs. Back 3s create a natural overload against back 4s as the wing backs can easily create a front 5 by joining the forwards. The wing backs also create chances in the final third through wing play. Often we see the ball side winger combine with the wing back whilst the other two forwards and the far side wing back load the box. But the main reason for Tottenham’s goalscoring is their front 3. Conte’s 3-4-3 creates an even better platform for Heung Min Son and Harry Kane to operate in. With no number 10 and wing backs to constantly hold the width, Kane is able to drop into the unoccupied attacking midfield zone and Son is closer to the striker position. Meanwhile, January signing Dejan Kulusevski has completed Conte’s front 3. Like last season, a lot of Spurs attacks start by going into Kane who drops off the line whilst the wingers stretch the opposition vertically with movement in behind.

Without the ball, Spurs are a classic Conte side. When they lose possession one goalside player tends to press the ball to slow the opposition’s transition whilst their teammates return to their defensive positions. Their mid and low blocks are a compact 5-4-1 as Spurs restrict the space between their deepest lines. Spurs restrict central progression and remain patient, looking to force their opponents into mistakes or risky passes. Often the wingers hold their positions whilst one of the central midfielders joins the striker to apply pressure to the ball. The idea is to funnel the opposition out wide where they have little passing options, forcing a longer, low percentage pass or a turnover.
Then when Spurs regain the ball they counter directly and quickly.

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With the most in form strike partnership in the Premier League, a resolute defensive structure and one of the best coaches in world football, Spurs are alongside Chelsea as the best of the rest and should expect Champions League football next season.

But what do you think? Have you been impressed by Conte’s Spurs? And where do you think they’ll finish this season? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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