1.) 02 Feb 2018
02 Feb 2018 09:39:34
I wouldn't say that, it depends very much on the tactics of the match and the strengths and weaknesses of the teams involved.

Traditionally Mourinho favours a 4231, he likes to play quick counter attacking football. To achieve this he likes to have a big striker up front who can hold the ball up with a No.10 playing just off him to clean up.

It has been very successful for him. However, the current tactic of pressing high means you need defenders and midfielders who are comfortable in possession and with being harried. Also playing a two man double pivot system makes it even more important that your midfielders are strong defensively and comfortable in possession.

While the high press is a go to tactic a 433 or a 343 is a better formation as it gives you an extra player deeper as an outlet to avoid the press. Against teams such as City, Liverpool and Spurs this should be the best way of countering them.