Thiago Motta’s 2-7-2 Formation Explained

Thiago Motta, coach of Paris Saint-Germain’s U19s squad, made news when it was reported that he had stated that a 2-7-2 formation was the future of football. When considered fully, Motta is simply using his goalkeeper according to the principles of positional play. It’s less fun than the headlines suggested, but it’s a lot more sensible. Subscribe to Tifo Football at Join Tifo Football, for extra perks, by following this link: