Effect of opposition quality and match location on the positional demands of the 4-2-3-1 formation in elite soccer

ConclusionsThe current study supports more intense-based drills (e.g. repeated sprint training) for wide defenders and more volume-based drills (e.g. long interval training) for central midfielders, whilst total weekly training load can be adjusted based on match location and quality of oppositions on the anticipated game-load.
Source: Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research