What is a mid-block?

Some teams defend with a high press, some with a low block. But what about mid-block?

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[Aravinthsilva]

Mid block is a good choice because
1. It retains player's stamina
2. Players positions are easily well structured while defending
3-5-2 formation could use mid block for effective defence and attack

[Tiny_totem]

My girlfriend's dad is using a mid block against me. I can't get to her anymore

[katM]

That's why it's important to have defenders with good range of passing and forwards that can keep the width with good movement so you can attempt diagonals when there is no pressure on the ball

[Garr-pjjt]

Mid block is 4-4-2 playing focus on the central pitch (midfield area)

[moedbartels]

Reminds me of Tuchel's 2021 Chelsea especially during the CL run

[rayplaylist]

a nightmare for teams like Man City and Arsenal actually. the difference is that Man City had players who can cheat that with accurate line-breaking balls + a tall physical target man, while Arsenal haven't got it yet.

[jaynnwillver]

I remember city uses this in FA cup final but the late transition causes them to loss possession and concede

[sniper]

That’s the play morroco used against Portugal in the 2023 World Cup and paid off for them, but I’m sure If Portugal did make the final fifa workday have found a way to give to Messi anyway. Which they did

[loveadeola]

The arch nemesis of possession based teams like Arsenal 😭

[isothedragon]

i dont even like football but i watch these videos because i like the animation style

[siddharthsingh]

Perfect Example of a mid block? Brendan Rodger’s Leicester City! 4-4-1-1 with attractive style of play which led to win the FA Cup!

[Mysza]

The Polish national team seems to be doing this, failing miserably.

[grimsyflimsy]

As an American, I can confidently say I have no idea what this video is talking about

[UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

I assumed a low block is a block of flats that was built on ground with subsidence. Hence, they are now low blocks.

[viceviner]

maybe it'd be much better if u take used cases to illustrate tactics, from an interpretability pov

[living_craft]

Pep hates this but even more so, the low blow(k)

[Henderson-fcxy]

New terminology of football is shocking😂😂

[enriquemthupha]

Was this not how City lost to United in the FA Cup final last season because of a mid block?

[Gordon.Pinkerton]

It's a block that is pretty average. It's not great, it's not awful, it's just mid.

[Kwikfix]

It used to be called "football"