Ghana assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko has confirmed that the Black Stars will work on a three-back system.
Ibrahim Tanko says the Black Stars are set to work on a three-back system as a tactical alternative.
The 2015 AFCON finalist predominantly use a four back system consisting of two center backs and two fullbacks. According to the assistant coach of the Black Stars, some Ghanaian players abroad play a three-back system and it would be a good tactical option.
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Kasim [Adams] and [Daniel] Amartey sometimes play in that system at [English side] Leicester City and [German club] Hoffenheim [respectively],†Ibrahim Tanko told Goal.
“The three-back system is a system you would always want to have as an option.
“Even Baba Rahman’s team [German outfit Schalke 04] play the three-back where he plays as the left-wing-back. Lumor Agbenyenu’s clubs [Sporting Lisbon of Portugal] happen to also play that system.
“It’s one of those systems that you need to have in mind, even in a game situation where you need more midfielders, you can sacrifice one defender. It’s a good thing.
“We’re going to work on that so that when it comes that we have to use it, it won’t be a problem.
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