{"id":3969,"date":"2018-01-20T14:42:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T13:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ajaxdaily.com\/?p=3969"},"modified":"2018-03-20T15:22:05","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T15:22:05","slug":"de-klassieker-tactical-preview-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ajaxdaily.com\/2018\/de-klassieker-tactical-preview-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"De Klassieker Tactical Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we approach De Klassieker<\/em> \u2013 one of the most important fixtures on both Ajax and Feyenoord\u2019s schedules \u2013 it may help to reflect upon the reverse match. That match, played at De Kuip in October of last year, ended with a triumphant 1-4 victory for Ajax. The match on Sunday will feature many differences; Erik ten Hag will manage his first competitive game as Ajax boss, Kasper Dolberg will miss out through injury, and Feyenoord will have more confidence based off their recent form.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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During the winter break friendlies, ten Hag picked a typical 4-3-3 lineup in both matches. The first match featured his presumably favorite eleven, with Frenkie de Jong in his dynamic libero position in defense and new signing Nicol\u00e1s Tagliafico starting at left-back. Besides those notable points, it appears the new management won\u2019t upheave the squad\u2019s tactics much for the upcoming\u00a0De Klassieker<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Analyzing the most recent De Klassieker<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Three months ago in Rotterdam, Marcel Keizer\u2019s Ajax lined up similarly. Maximilian W\u00f6ber started centrally while Nick Viergever moved to left-back. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar started up front \u2013 which he will likely do Sunday \u2013 and Amin Younes played out wide. Justin Kluivert will probably replace the out-of-favor German, though I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see Erik ten Hag give Younes a second chance this season. Frenkie de Jong should be expected to usurp W\u00f6ber at the back, although his lackluster physical presence could lead ten Hag to favor the tall Austrian instead.<\/p>\n

Ajax Build-Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

At De Kuip, Ajax built up play with Viergever high up the left flank. This left W\u00f6ber lots of space to dribble into and is a notable opportunity of strength if de Jong is provided the same space. However, with Tagliafico out wide things could change. I\u2019m told by my Argentinean Superliga-fanatical friends that he often prefers to sit back as a defensive full-back. If that\u2019s the case, de Jong may have to do most of the creating on the left side of the pitch.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

We can see in this next example how Feyenoord often dealt with Ajax\u2019 spacious build-up play. Once again, Viergever drags his marker wide which opens space for W\u00f6ber to play into. Despite this, Jens Toornstra sticks close to Nicolai J\u00f6rgensen as a cover shadow to Lasse Sch\u00f6ne in the middle. If Feyenoord see the veteran Dane as a major threat, it\u2019s possible that a defensive pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and de Jong could exploit that with their passing and composure on the ball.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

If the likes of Toornstra decide instead to press the center-backs, attacking out wide could be a better option. In this example, we see the ball out wide with Jo\u00ebl Veltman. Since the players on the opposite flank keep their distance, big gaps in the midfield open up. Sch\u00f6ne and one other midfielder (in this case Donny) find openings to offer triangular passing options. This is why Veltman and Tagliafico could be crucial to Ajax\u2019 attacking play.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

Looking at Ajax\u2019 build-up, it may be beneficial to have a left back in Tagliafico that doesn\u2019t roam forward too often. In this screenshot, Viergever gets caught up the pitch and can\u2019t get back in time to prevent a major Feyenoord advantage. Anything can happen with either Sam Larsson or Jean-Paul Bo\u00ebtius taking a laggard Veltman one-on-one, slanting the advantage in\u00a0De Klassieker\u00a0<\/em>towards the visitors.<\/p>\n

Feyenoord Build-Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

Feyenoord, on the other hand, will probably not choose to pass from the back too often. During the last showing, Gio van Bronckhorst seemed fine with his \u2018keeper Brad Jones pinging long balls towards Ajax\u2019 backline. A front three of Kluivert, Huntelaar, and Neres provide a major pressing threat to Feyenoord\u2019s physical defense. Yet, if Ajax become overzealous with their pressure in\u00a0De Klassieker<\/em>, it is likely that Tonny Vilhena and Toornstra have the quality to create space behind the Amsterdammers\u2019 pressing. Feyenoord created a few opportunities from these instances last year, which will be covered later in this article.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

An example of this overzealousness can be seen below, when Hakim Ziyech steps out of the midfield to pressure Kevin Diks. The space this opens up in the midfield for Feyenoord to exploit is clear to see, especially as Vilhena and Toornstra push forward to drag their markers back. This shouldn\u2019t be a major issue if <\/em>Kluivert and Neres are diligent in their defensive duties. A more serious threat, perhaps, could be if Ziyech chooses not<\/em> to step out, leaving Feyenoord defenders space to hit a long pass. The last thing Ajax need is a lobbed ball to J\u00f6rgensen, who can easily defeat de Jong in an aerial duel. With quick and clinical wingers like Steven Berghuis and Sam Larsson out wide, Feyenoord may try and create chances with headed balls from J\u00f6rgensen to the wide men.<\/p>\n

Ajax Counter-Pressing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Feyenoord will most definitely restrict as much space in their half as possible, leaving Ajax\u2019 build-up play stagnant and partially useless. Though the injection of de Jong may change this, ten Hag\u2019s men may have to rely on counter-attacks to create key chances. That\u2019s exactly what happened in the previous fixture; Donny van de Beek and Hakim Ziyech\u2019s fantastic work rate and pressing often won possession in Feyenoord\u2019s half, leading to opportunities behind the lines. David Neres obviously has the skill to make chances on quick breaks and Kluivert has the shot power to keep defenders honest when he cuts inside.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

In the next sequence, we see somewhat of a \u2018counter-counter-press\u2019 in which Ajax thwarted Feyenoord\u2019s counter-attack with a counter of their own. Van de Beek does a great job of forcing Jerry St. Juste towards more blue shirts, which forces a back-pass and reset. Clearly van Bronckhorst wants to exploit Ajax\u2019 attacking football by hitting them on the counter, but great pressing by Ajax\u2019 attacking midfielders will prevent this.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

Sometimes these counter-presses (Gegenpressing) attempts can create chances for the defending team. After a scoreless first half, Ajax broke the seal after a counter-press outside Feyenoord\u2019s box. Sofyan Amrabat dribbles into the midfield but his progress is stopped by Donny van de Beek. Feeling the pressure of Huntelaar behind him, Amrabat panics and tries to find Ridgeciano Haps to his left. However, David Neres anticipates the error, pounces upon the ball, and a simple through-ball to Huntelaar ends with the ball in the back of the net. I would be surprised if Erik ten Hag discouraged this type of counter-pressing because of how effective it was against Feyenoord last time.<\/p>\n

Ajax Defensive Failings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When in transition, Ajax are often caught out because of the bodies they commit forward. On the contrary, if Feyenoord give the home side a chance to get back and set up their defense, Ajax can create a compact 6-man block to restrict space.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

With the ball out wide, Nick Viergever is actually in position to defend when given time to recover. Sch\u00f6ne and van de Beek are very tight to the defensive line, meaning Feyenoord will have to look wide for space. As long as De Godenzonen <\/em>win their aerial and defensive duels, Feyenoord\u2019s build-up play shouldn\u2019t be an issue.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

The problem is that winning defensive duels isn\u2019t always a guarantee with this team. Feyenoord won a penalty after Haps beat Veltman on the left flank, leaving de Ligt exposed one-on-one. If you haven\u2019t been able to tell by now, I\u2019m not the biggest fan of our beloved captain Jo\u00ebl Veltman.<\/p>\n

The Younes\/Kluivert Dilemma<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, I would have Justin Kluivert starting over Amin Younes every day of the week. Yet, re-watching game footage makes me realize that Younes does contribute a lot when you exclude his horrid final product.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

For example, Ajax\u2019 second goal was set up when Younes won the ball high on the left wing. He quickly dished centrally to Ziyech, who unlocked Neres behind Feyenoord\u2019s line. To become completely untouchable, Kluivert needs to keep working on his stamina on defense.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all good news for the German, though. Despite his obvious technical prowess, his physicality often comes into question.<\/p>\n

\"Ajax<\/p>\n

In this screenshot, Sch\u00f6ne\u2019s passing option is Younes coming short to receive the ball. It\u2019s easily intercepted, leading to a massive chance for \u201cthem\u201d. Kluivert\u2019s more direct play style would lead me to believe that the ball would\u2019ve been played over the top, keeping pressure on Feyenoord\u2019s center-backs and cutting out any threat of a dangerous interception in\u00a0De Klassieker<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ajax ran away with the three points in the Rotterdam De Klassieker<\/em> last October, but the score wasn\u2019t reflective of the match flow. Results were equal after 45 minutes, while Feyenoord should\u2019ve been up 2-1 after missing a penalty. Substitutes Kasper Dolberg and Siem de Jong scored the third and fourth goals; the Danish wonderkid is injured for Sunday\u2019s fixture, so the striking burden will fall solely on the shoulders of veteran Huntelaar.<\/p>\n

We know that Ajax\u2019 build-up depends on how Feyenoord decide to press (centrally, wide, or none at all) and whether or not Frenkie de Jong plays as a defender. The immense counter-pressing of van de Beek and Ziyech should aid the defense against Feyenoord\u2019s attacks, but J\u00f6rgensen and Berghuis are clinical forwards who will make our inexperienced defense pay if the opportunity arises.<\/p>\n

This match is no walkover, especially with Feyenoord in need of wins after a poor first half of the season. If Tagliafico starts, he mustn\u2019t overcommit when going forward. Ten Hag has a chance to prove himself tactically \u2013 if his game plan echoes that of Keizer\u2019s back in October, we could be in for a restrictive and jaded affair. However, if Frenkie de Jong slices open the midfield and Ziyech is on top of his game, we could be in for a goal fest.<\/p>\n

Suggested De Klassieker 11: <\/strong>Onana \u2013 Veltman, de Ligt, de Jong, Tagliafico \u2013 van de Beek, Sch\u00f6ne, Ziyech \u2013 Neres, Huntelaar, Kluivert<\/p>\n

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