Recently, we looked at Inter Miami’s transfer activity, which saw David Ruiz move to NYRB and Noah Allen join the Chicago Fire.
The decision regarding the defensive midfielder seems logical, as Ruiz is likely to get more playing time now that Casemiro has joined the squad.
However, the scenario linking Allen to the Chicago Fire surprised everyone, as no Herons fan expected the team to part ways with the young Greek defender unless it was for a transfer to a European club, as had been discussed at one point.
That said, I’m sure Inter Miami didn’t realize it, but they just revealed how they will play with Kily Gonzalez as their new manager.
Inter Miami revealed the type of formation they will use with Kily Gonzalez as their new head coach
A few days ago, we explained why Miami's decision to bring in Kily González was not the right one. However, the article clearly outlines the formation the Herons are expected to use under González, and Allen’s loan move reinforces this expectation.
I’ll give you a clue so you can guess the lineup before I tell you: it doesn't use fullbacks, but he can use wide midfielders.
Okay, you got it: Kily Gonzalez will use Inter Miami with a back line of three or five defenders. Why do I say this? It’s simple: you move out Allen, who is a natural left-back, and keep Reguilón, who can play as a left midfielder or even further forward, much like Alba once did at Valencia.
Not only can Reguilón play as a wing-back, but González also uses three center-backs instead of fullbacks defensively, making the midfield more compact to control possession and add more attacking presence.
I know what you’ll tell me: Noah Allen played as a center back and did a terrific job. And you are right, but Gonzalez prefers to use more experienced players in the starting lineup than youngsters; that’s also why the 21-year-old’s deal with the Fire is a loan.
This is for Inter Miami fans: you’ll have to expect the team to leave spaces behind the wide midfielders, but you'll likely see more solidity in midfield and better control of the ball with the defenders’ line of three.
This blueprint is the same one Kily González has used at every club he has coached.
The truth is that it hasn't worked particularly well for him, but he remains committed to his style of play.
Depending on the opponent, he either gives his wide midfielders more freedom to push forward or drops them deeper and turns them into wing-backs to provide greater defensive stability.
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