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The 4-3-3 formation consists of 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 attackers. The three midfield players usually play closely together in order to protect the defence, and move laterally across the pitch as a coordinated unit. The three strikers split across the pitch to spread the attack, and are expected to “tackle back” when necessary. Normally one of the strikers will play a more central role with the other two either side and slightly dropped off.
Barcelona are a side that plays regularly with this formation.
Mostly teams do not start a …