Scaloni’s “False Back 3” | Argentina’s World Cup Tactics Explained

In this video, Statman Dave takes a look at Lionel Scaloni’s tactics that have got the most out of Lionel Messi and guided Argentina to the 2022 World Cup Final!
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[@marcosarg1]

I am surprised at how Argentina was able to adapt really really quick to any team in the world cup. I mean, adapt not only before the game but while playing too! The best part was that they felt really comfortable doing it. Mind you, these players weren't the best in the tournament but it was for sure the best TEAM.

[@magnifician21]

Because this team knows they have the God of football and want to do everything to win the world cup for him

[@riverplate0101]

Who was the best team? That flexibility makes them the best. Who was the best you have in mind?

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

Really.some of the goals they scored werent simple by any means.i dont see anyone from france or brazil doing thst even when they got assists.other players besides messi created their own goals.thats nomsense to say they dont have very skilled players.but they also came up with a great plan.they couldnt win this without skill my friend

[@pgnathan]

The fact he was able fo get the best out of messi while still managing to balance the team out shows how good of a manager Scaloni is. World Class

[@theaccount-rw2xx]

Better than any other manager of Argentina, just couse What u've Sayed

[@roberta4760]

Acuna wil start not Tagliafico

[@theaccount-rw2xx]

@@roberta4760 i really hope Paredes will start and that gives Enzo ability to play front as AM as well

[@360Voodoo]

Let's not forget that Aimar, Samuel and Ayala are also there.

[@Iron-Bridge]

@@360Voodoo In the backroom staff? No wonder. Aimar was a phenomenal player and the other two were pretty good defenders.

[@way_no6810]

Argentina is an unpredictable team. No opponent can plan for them. France manager is scratching his head by now. France played 433, but how are they going to plan for a team that is quiet dynamic. I watched Scaloni developed this team for 4 years. They have lost 1 game in 44 games. Persons who still think France will bash Argentina have not watched this version of Argentina. Hope France don't become Italy. Argentina outplayed and embarrassed Italy a couple months ago 3 vs 0.

[@hao2000ki]

Embarrassed Italy by barely getting out of third gear too. France almost got embarrassed but that penalty of mbappe double really changed everything. Too bad Italy doesn't have a player like mbappe

[@openbooktips]

I think France should feel lucky to not have been annihilated in first half. If Argentina took half their first half chances. It was game over. They have not earned the right to complain. They were overran.

[@Iron-Bridge]

@@hao2000ki Unfortunate that Fede Chiesa, Italy's best attacking player was out with injury during their qualifying period.

[@ejeffe]

@@hao2000ki cry kids

[@hao2000ki]

@@ejeffe yes im crying out of joy for messi winning the world cup 👍

[@essentialvibesev6293]

Back to back World Cup for Argentina. This Argentina team will be very hard to beat in all competition. And yes Messi will be at the next world Cup. Fit as a Stallion😇

[@marianoei]

Lionel Scaloni used to work as opponent analyst for Argentina at 2018 Russia Wold Cup for former coach Jorge Sampaoli. He and his team are experts in figure out rivals soft points.

[@sergiofisch8424]

Matías Manna.

[@alienonline8]

justamente cuando estaba con Sampoli era en encargado de estudia y buscar las debiliades deloponente...dicho por él mismo

[@alienonline8]

@@sergiofisch8424 claro, eso es ahora

[@sebastiansanchezn1650]

The fact that Messi stays up the field forces the other team to leave at least two defenders to guard him. They know how much damage he can create out of a little space. Also, Scaloni needs extra credit for adapting to every different opponent: - Everyone struggled against Croatia's defence, he starts the game letting them control the game and playing after recovering the ball in Arg's field with extra space. - Made Di Maria play on the side he is less comfortable, just to create extra pressure on the weak side of France.

[@SW-fn7cl]

Yeah very true I noticed what Scaloni was doing in that first 15 mins v Croatia, so clever

[@SnipermanElite]

I didn't know Alexis MacAllister spoke English so good and that he also is a football analyst besides player. Respect!

[@matiascastro9438]

He play in Bringthon team in England like Martinez in Aston Villa, both are excellent england acent

[@SnipermanElite]

@@matiascastro9438 Amigo es un chiste porque el autor del video tiene un aire a MacAllister xD

[@arturallay8116]

*so well

[@MeatVision]

As an argentinian we were used to know the team and how they usually played, but with Scaloni we never know the starting formation, he's been changing depending on the rival team

[@njan6160]

Argentina adapts depends on the opponent… that’s something amazing

[@ChimaObi]

Enzo Fernandez was fantastic for every minute he was on the pitch.

[@buddylove2073]

I was impressed Lionel Messi was even back defending a few times in that France final. The formation and strategy is meant to free him up to do what he does best but was very impressed with his grunt work as well. GOAT indeed.

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

After watching the world cup,i realized thst this is the freshest messi has ever looked.he always looked tired in other world cups.

[@martindione386]

tired and bored! so glad Scaloni did what I was always complaining about: Argentina always played the same, and was utterly predictable, the Scaloneta adapts and overcomes

[@b.e.nbairesenglishnatives7020]

I totally agree. The chemistry and energy in this particular team was amazing.

[@njan6160]

There is still some fools thinking Argentina is just Messi

[@lp1653]

That made them win

[@problems2119]

Entendiste todo Mc Allister, por eso sos titular

[@MeatVision]

Jajajajajaj

[@damiansalinas01]

Jajajajaja

[@sasarasasarasa]

Best coach of the World Cup by a mile.

[@pablodevera3278]

Messi staying there is not just resting, he makes the defenders stay back.

[@theaccount-rw2xx]

I love ur interpretation or explanation here.. Enzo is thy key-factor for their mid-area. And when Paredes is also on the pitch, Enzo has ability to play more like an AM, but CDM as well

[@smallarmskepa4390]

The false center back, is actually a variation of the maneuver called “La Salida Lavolpiana”, which derives from the Argentinan coach Ricardo La Volpe. You’ll see a slightly different variation of this in Pep’s build up, in which his holding midfielder will drop between the split center backs while the fullbacks push up to join the midfield line. The reason for this, Pep Guardiola crossed paths with Ricardo La Volpe in the twilight of his playing career while in Mexico.

[@manuelnagore4409]

Can't tell if you're serious or not, Lavolpe is kind of a meme here hahahahaha

[@smallarmskepa4390]

@@manuelnagore4409 How is he a meme?

[@javierperalta7648]

@@smallarmskepa4390 i guess people don't take him seriously since he spent so much time coaching in mexico. Also he looks funny

[@TomatonFaina]

@@smallarmskepa4390 he lost an impossible to lose trichampionship with boca juniors

[@Momo-jz9ju]

This is basically Kroos's position.

[@michaelosgood9876]

Just an amazing final watching from a rugby mad nation. The 2 best teams to ever meet in a final together, if you get my meaning. Explosive quality in both attack and defense, both nations. Unforgettable!

[@wedneskay]

The switch from CR7 support to Messi support has been unreal

[@martin5924]

Snivel you little runt .. your diva 💁‍♀️ Cristiana Tapinaldo is done 🤣🤣🤣.. she is Benchaldo now

[@skeptic9991]

Well now it's even harder for people to be delusional about it, and it was already pretty damn hard before. The only ones still doubting are trolls and conspiracy theorists.

[@user-xv1fe8pt1f]

Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷 Vamos Lionel Messi Hoping and Praying for La Albieceleste

[@ale.weilenmann]

good analysis bro! scaloni did an amazing job defining the strategies for each match, and enzo was a key piece for receiving and giving strategic passes, and the whole team to be honest, great performance by everyone.

[@racherlabharadwaj3778]

The real battle is between Enzo and Griezmann. Both are very crucial for their team. As to cut off the opponent's line and control the game.

[@Santti.G]

I don´t think argentina reached all their full potential, though many national teams are in constant evolution maybe the world cup caught argentina in the process of mastering team dynamics and tactics

[@sampahumeoli]

scaloni the inexpert coach that became champion lol

[@doUGaspar]

Excellent analysis !! Is was not lucky at last.. each match has his own strategy by Scaloni and coach team.

[@ricoselkum]

Buen video. Nice video. Me llena de alegría el corazón ver gente de todo el mundo analizar nuestro fútbol.

[@brucetrappleton6984]

Wow!! This was very educational! I really enjoyed it.

[@riverplate0101]

It was the young fast midfield. Enzo, Maca, Rodrigo.

[@blusquirrel]

Well done. Good prediction. We mock the 4-4-2 system here in England. Is it time for a rethink?

[@matiascastro9438]

Argentinean Dt have a new tactical alienations, for the world called the 3 red Ferraris midfielders ( Enzo, Maccalister, Álvarez)

[@drondaniel4238]

@@matiascastro9438 *de paul

[@MrBruh-yb9qi]

wtf why nobody told me alexis macallister was also a youtuber?

[@brucetrappleton6984]

This was freaking awesome!!

[@markosaporiti]

What he said about Argentina and Atlético de Madrid is an insult. Argentina had moments of very aggressive play with a lot of attack and good football. And that's without counting the display shown in the final. I don't know why we will never allow it to be said that Argentina played and plays very good football. They always belittle, it's incredible

[@tkslama9310]

You cannot totally defend for 30 minutes and above. You can do it if it's for 10-15 or max 20 mins . Scaloni start defensive game too early. That's big mistake

[@fabricefils-aime7142]

Exactly

[@fctreq]

How different would be the false CB to a half back ?

[@charles8353]

What do you mean by half back? Like cdm?

[@fctreq]

@@charles8353 it's a role in FM

[@rockfelraymond6257]

the role of the goat is to do the damage, the rest win the ball

[@cianle5996]

psg manager need to listen to this ffs

[@kirapssan3101]

Finals will be a tactical battle ,

[@hernanweber3896]

If you dont have the players all plans go to naugh... scaloni did what he could with the players he had

[@peterkalyabe7553]

I was the first to click. I might as well comment to "own" this analysis. Satisfying.

[@colorin81colorado]

Yes you were right... Argentina won the World cup!

[@tomplays2707]

Would absolutely LOVE Enzo at United

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

need to get rid of Fred and McTominay first for that.

[@whereschavo3953]

i think liverpool will get to him

[@joelgriffin8222]

Ten Hag is the best choice for us

[@JfSkrowly]

Didnt Arteta try that False CB thing with Xhaka at some time in his career???

[@smithdcruz2595]

Love your jersey man , which club does it belong to ? Sassuolo?

[@encorefootball]

Tbf Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice played the false centre back role for England at Euro 202p

[@edydossantos]

How a false center back is a new tactical role? I've seen for ages heaps of different teams using it. 🤦

[@sadnanmamun]

Messi played all the minutes btw

[@ChidiebereIdehen-mo3ed]

Yet people say the world cup was rigged

[@leowleow1840]

best players dosnt mean best team...

[@United_Wings]

🇦🇷🐐

[@juanacosta5469]

Ts ts ts

[@ariellloveras8052]

Tres fórmula colorados

[@matiascastro9438]

Midfielders power

[@nestorhernancasares3318]

Interesting yet boring.-

[@saddammall3337]

This will not work against the french though cause they will smash argentina if they sit back...

[@vintagemetal]

No they won't

[@markant9534]

The french have defensive problems, Mbappe does not track back, they also sit deep if they score which would allow Messi to get the ball more.

[@prosperdaveanthonyrandolph8234]

ok.

[@oblivionpro69]

The French have not looked that good at all. They score on explosive opportunities and they’ll need to score probably 2 or 3 points to beat Argentina because their defense is 🗑

[@saddammall3337]

@@oblivionpro69 not last night though ...upamacano is to risky ..that problem are solved...

[@Marwan..121]

Argentina had only one tactic in the world cup..dive at crucial junctures of the match... repeat it untill final then a grand penalty opportunity arises...

[@Sideshow-Bob]

cry harder

[@sasarasasarasa]

Aca tenes un pañuelo, segui llorando

[@1976RobArt]

Ahora decilo sin llorar

[@sergiofisch8424]

Here we are talking about football, do not interfere.

[@ltreanor99]

You do realise this video is a waste for two reasons- 1. most of the France team where sick of sorts but they still played. 2. The REF was on Argentina side big time for making multiple stupid calls against France when it wasn't needed.

[@diegomorata2885]

You mean the ref awarding free pen for France. The last penalty was cheat. The corner cross was hit by a French hand before it landed on the feet of mbappe plus the arg defender didn't intentionally hand the ball. The French had some help

[@ramonbs6075]

@@diegomorata2885 no, el jugador de Francia la cabecea, no la toca con la mano. Y, por más que la mano no sea intencional, es mano. Es mano si no está pegada al cuerpo. Fue mala la defensa de Montiel en ese caso. Un error. El árbitro no influyó en el resultado. Argentina fue mejor.

[@jonathanstrand1921]

ammm no.... france had 2 penalties in final vs argentinas 1.... ref if anything helped france more... and the match til 79th minute was a one sided lesson...

[@1953pelito1953]

@@ramonbs6075 con la "mano de Dios". que manera de mentirse a uno mismo. mira la jugada 100 veces más, si seguís creyendo que la cabeza del francés puede ir 1 metro más arriba del cuerpo, pusiste un anime.

[@Sideshow-Bob]

@@1953pelito1953 yo no se cual angulo miraste, pero hay una camara que muestra clarito que no fue mano, las de la transmicion en vivo no lo muestran. el penal de otamendi es mas discutible, el negro se tira.