Players positions and roles
GK > CB > CDM > RB/LB > CAM > RB/LM > cross/pass to box
Central backs go wide, receive pass from keeper > find CDM > CDM searches to right/left backs which stay high > RB/LB try to find CAM, passes to him and runs to space > CAM passes to space on wing > RB/LB receives ball, dribbles down and crosses/passes to box
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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