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Which formation did Chapman introduce?

  • WM formation

  • 4-4-2

  • 3-5-2

  • 4-3-3

Answer

The WM formation, introduced by Herbert Chapman, revolutionized football tactics. It involved deploying a goalkeeper, two full-backs, three half-backs, and five forwards. This formation provided greater attacking flexibility, with wingers pushing forward to support the center-forward, while the half-backs dropped back to cover defensively. The WM formation became the dominant tactical system in the 1930s and 1940s, and its influence can still be seen in modern football.
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