Gegenpress

Extremely aggressive pressing.Attack with speed and intensity.

Gegenpressing relies on every player in the team working hard and, above all else, being fit and mobile enough to press the opposition immediately after losing the ball.

Core Strengths

Wins the ball high up the pitch.
High intensity can unsettle opposition.

Potential Risks

Very tiring for the players.
Turnover-focused approach leads to less control.

In Possession

Play Through Press

GK Distribute to CB

Much Higher Tempo

Narrower Width

Counter-Attack in Transition

Out of Possession

Higher Defensive Line

High Press

Trigger Press Much More Often

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Counter-Press in Transition

Step Up More