Makaleli Role and 4-3-3 Formation

The video explores Claude Makaleli's impact on football, particularly his role at Chelsea and Real Madrid. Known as the 'Makaleli role,' it involves being the deepest midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation, balancing defensive duties with transitional play. The role requires tactical intelligence and discipline, serving both defensive and attacking purposes. The shift to a 4-3-3 formation under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea highlighted the advantages over the traditional 4-4-2, allowing for better transitions and positional play.

When did Claude Makaleli join Chelsea?

• 2005

• 2003

• 2007

• 2001

What position did Makaleli originally play before becoming a defensive midfielder?

• Center-back

• Striker

• Goalkeeper

• Winger

Who was the head coach at Chelsea that shifted Makaleli's role to a more defensive focus?

• Rafael Benitez

• Carlo Ancelotti

• Jose Mourinho

• Claudio Ranieri

What formation did Jose Mourinho implement at Chelsea that utilized the Makaleli role?

• 4-4-2

• 3-5-2

• 4-2-3-1

• 4-3-3

What is one of the main advantages of the 4-3-3 formation over the 4-4-2?

• Less tactical discipline

• More strikers

• Better midfield control

• More defensive players

How did Makaleli's positioning help in transitions from defense to attack?

• By bypassing the midfield

• By staying close to the goalkeeper

• By shielding the ball and turning

• By playing long punts forward

What is a key characteristic required for the Makaleli role?

• Speed

• Height

• Aggressiveness

• Tactical intelligence

In its purest form, what dual functions does the Makaleli role serve?

• Defensive and attacking

• Offensive and goalkeeping

• Midfield and forward

• Defensive and goalkeeping

What does the Makaleli role help avoid in terms of ball movement?

• Long punts forward

• Crosses

• Short passes

• Back passes

What tactical shift was crucial for the development of the Makaleli role?

• Shift to 4-3-3

• Shift to 3-5-2

• Shift to 4-2-3-1

• Shift to 4-4-2