Niko Kovač 3-2-4-1 Dortmund Gegenpressing/Posession

A realistic tactical recreation of Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund.

This 3-4-2-1 system blends compact pressing with vertical transitions and asymmetric wing-play.

Ryerson pushes high on the right, Svensson stays deeper on the left, while Sabitzer and Nmecha control the midfield rhythm.

Guirassy leads the line as a complete forward supported by Beier and Adeyemi in the half-spaces.

Key Features:

– High defensive line & compact shape
– Structured but selective pressing
– Vertical passing and quick counters
– Flatter crosses & dynamic half-space overloads