Skema Seedorf

I don’t have to be an expert to understand about Seedorf scheme. His players flows the ball from the back to the front through accurate passing. One will tend to pass the ball to the back instead when the front man is not ready to get the ball. Unsurprisingly, their pass accuracy reaches 85%: De Jong (92%), Kaka (88%), and Honda (97%), only Montolivo playerin the middle sector whose passing reach 80%.

Not only is their attacking style, Milan defense also easy to understand. In Seedorf’s scheme, all players ought to win the ball, including Kaka and Balotelli. In the last match Pazzini even   fault opponent players five times to win the ball in the match against Torino.

Because of this scheme, Milan may surround the defense area of their opponent. Their ball possession reaches 62 % against Torino. However, they find difficulties in making goal attempt since the opponents stay on their defensive area. That’s why Milan’s goal in the previous two matches is mostly if cannot say all made in dead ball situation. Milan’s win against Verona is determined by Balotelli penalty strike after kaka get fault in the penalty area.  Meanwhile, the winning goals against Cagliari are struck by Balotelli’s free kick, and Kaka’s goal, served by Honda’s corner kick     

Milan’s performance is expected to be better by the attendance of their new players. Rami is expected to protect the defense since Milan opponents makes 32 goals from 22 matches. Essien’s arrival may strengthen Milan’s middle sector. His athleticism may good addition for this sector since the De Jong is the only player who has the same type with Essien this season 

Milan’s targets for their offense in transfer market become an interesting issue.  Adel Taarabt, Jonathan Biabinany, Luis Nani, and Pablo Armero are speedy players with good dribble, including Armero. Although his position is wing back, his speed and acceleration makes the opponents cannot chase him when he runs to make goal attempts in their defensive area.  Those targets give blue print of Seedorf scheme. Their speed and striking give attacking option from flank and second line.  In the last match, the goal attempts are made by crossing by their wide players. However, the accuracy is not good enough, from 31 attempts, only 7 that find the targets.

Seedorf has brought Milan win their two Match and draw in the last match with lack of goal in an open play. However, his achievement should be appreciated.  The addition from transfer market hopefully can bring better result for Milan in this second half of the season,