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Norwich Vs QPR preview thread:

Formations:

• Typically a 4-2-3-1 base formation

• Transitioning into a 4-4-2 out of possession, with horizontal and vertical compactness.

• Very well coached team, this has been obvious in their build up.

• Single pivot of Sam Field, supported by AMs who drop to help in the build up.

• Johansen's position is more flexible. He fills in for FBs when they move forward.

• Triangles and 3rd man runs on both wings create progressive passing options.

• 3rd man runs attract opponents to the ball, this allows QPR to exploit the space vacated by the opposition with the run of a 3rd man.

• QPR use the space created to get crosses into the box.

• High FBs on the side of an attack, Johansen fills space between CB and attacking FB.

• Interchanging positions, lots of rotations between players in attacking 3rd. This makes it hard for their markers who may either be dragged out of position or may lose their man.

• Lots of off the ball movement to create space and passing angles.

• However, they are vulnerable in transition due to their width in possession.

• Their width creates space for opponents to attack after a turnover in possession.

• Norwich could exploit this by pressing passing lanes.

• It's important for Norwich to avoid being dragged around by QPR.

• QPR want opponents to follow their movements, it creates space for them to attack.