Shock and awe

Talking tactics versus West Ham United

Frank opted for a 4-2-3-1 base that morphed into a 3-4-3 in attack, exploiting West Ham's 5-3-2 low block.

This setup nullified West Ham's central midfield while creating 1v1 isolations on the wings. Key adjustments included:

• First-Half Setup (Conservative Build-Up): Started with a compact 4-2-3-1 to probe West Ham's defence. Pedro Porro stayed deeper on…