Enzo Maresca • Leicester City tactics, Inverted full-backs • Masterclass

0:17 - Benefits of playing with inverted full-backs
2:24 - In possession against a 4-3-3
4:03 - In possession against a 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1
6:37 - The defensive line and using the goalkeeper
8:18 - Attributes needed to play as an inverted full-back
9:15 - Creating space
10:12 - Defensive transition
10:50 - Maintaining control to create more chances

In this fascinating Coaches’ Voice Masterclass, Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca discusses the hot topic of inverted full-backs.

Maresca is among the most highly-rated coaches in modern football. His teams have a reputation for controlling games, courtesy of his tactical approach.

At Leicester, as well as in previous spells as head coach of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad and with Parma, he has used inverted full-backs. He also assisted Pep Guardiola during Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign, where the concept of a player from the back line joining the midfield was employed.

Now, in this exclusive Masterclass, Maresca explains the thinking behind a full-back coming inside, how that can match up against various opposition formations, plus the positional requirements of the role.

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[rgnngaleh]

Im already convinced 😂😂 he is the one ..he is bold and Italian we can't go wrong

[ronnierex]

Chelsea got us moving around searching things everywhere like mad pipo... This club stresses a lot😂

[t.warner]

Inverted fullbacks !! This guy is going to unlock Cucurella

[salvadorboissett]

Here after the current Chelsea chaos. This man seems confident and didn’t know he worked under pep

[giorgimerebashvili]

At some point, Italian coaches have been our lucky charms, so I really hope that he will succeed

Welcome to the blue family, Enzo💙

[fbelons]

He is essential explaining Pep Tactics.

[footygoatz]

I hope this guy can take on the premier league next season and be what we thought Kompany would be

[maya]

Even Potter had this convincing CV video. Anyway, time will tell if have hit the jackpot or we keep on trusting the process.

[Eugeneforever_]

This man seems confident in his tactics. I’m very impressed . Bringggg to Chels

[jeremyrandy]

3 at the back... Exactly pep style rn.... Following his footsteps to becoming a wild manager.. cheers Enzo

[tonysmith]

He has transformed Leicester in a matter of months

[botsnkats]

This guy's voice is pure perfection

[darentsimon]

Loving what Enzo has brought to the team. Fingers crossed it's enough for promotion & then pushing on from there!

[martinsmith]

I have watched and been a Fox for 60 years, a season ticket holder for most of it - it is taking awhile to understand his philosophy, it goes against the way we have played for most of this time.
Enjoying it, just need a quality striker to complete the jigsaw🦊

[simonelarocca]

Finally an Italian manager at Masterclass. I've been waiting a lot for it. We are in one of the worst periods of our football history nowadays but, as usual, this decay doesn't apply to coaches and goalkeepers. Wishing the best to Enzo, and hoping to watch a few more fellow Italians here, even if I completely understand language barrier is really high in our case.

[savageviewer]

It would be interesting to see Gusto or Reece as Inverted fullback. However, he's gonna have so much depth in the middle as well...OMG..Caicedo, Enzo, Gallagher, Lavia, ...it' s gonna be something special

[aransingh]

Can honestly say I've since Pep I've not seen anyone have such a clear style of playing and also managing to implement it so well. Each player knows their role & he managed to implement this style of play within 8 weeks which is so impressive.

[dallasknight]

The thing that I'm impressed about the most is he's not just setting up in one way. Basically saying if the other team shift or set up in a different manner he has a plan. And he comes across of being more proactive and seeing the problem before it, as in the past cost his goals.

[KheZed]

Such a vivid conviction of his style of play. Let's try Chelsea

[globeExplorer]

I like this guy, lets all support him and see what he can do. Lets go Chelsea