Swansea Vs Norwich

Swansea Vs Norwich - Much better without the ball, but very little improvement in possession. (1/12)

Score: 0 - 1

xG: 1.85 - 0.68

Possession (%): 65 - 35

• NCFC's 4-2-3-1. (2-5)

• Swansea's asymmetrical and inverted full backs. (6,7)

• NCFC's pressing strategy. (8-10)

(2/12) Base Formations:

• Norwich set up in a 4-2-3-1 base formation.

• Swansea changed to a 4-3-3 base, but due to their dominance they were rarely in this shape.

(3/12)

• In the build-up, Norwich were in a 2-4-3-1 when McLean stayed deep to support the ball.

• Norwich's full backs stayed deeper to provide immediate passing options for the centre backs.

• Sinani and Sara would often drop to support the build-up, Sargent stayed higher.

(4/12)

• Aarons and McCallum moved forward later in the build-up.

• This provided more passing options in the early stages of the build-up, before they moved forward to provide progressive passing options.

(5/12)

• Sara drifted across to both wings to create wide triangles, with the full backs and wide midfielders.

(6/12)

• In possession, Swansea transitioned asymmetrically with inverted full backs.

• Latibeaudiere moved from left back into midfield to join a 2-3 rest defence.

• Naughton moved into a number 10 position in the right half space.

(7/12)

• Cundle moved into the left half space as another number 10.

• Manning and Paterson provided the width.

(8/12)

• Out of possession, Norwich pressed in their 4-2-3-1 with vertical and horizontal compactness.

(9/12)

• Norwich's pressing strategy involved forcing Swansea wide.

• Norwich wanted Swansea to play around the outsides rather than through the middle.

• This was because Swansea are most dangerous when transitioning between the lines.

(10/12)

• Once Swansea played the ball out wide, Norwich tried to trap them against the touchlines to keep Swansea in less dangerous areas.

• Hayden and McLean shifted across to create these wide traps.

(11/12)

SUMMARY:

• Without the ball Norwich were more structured and organised than before the World Cup break.

• Their counter-pressing has also improved.

(12/12)

• But in possession, Norwich showed very little improvement.

• Against teams who do not dominate possession, NCFC's build-up will be put to the test.

• Against Swansea NCFC relied on benefiting from turnovers; in the coming weeks, Norwich will need to be more proactive.