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During that season, the team frequently utilized a formation centered on players like Rafinha, Arboleda, and Diego Costa, while later integrating Igor Vinícius into the right-back position. This tactical evolution led to a 3-2-5 formation when the team was building up the play, allowing positional rotations that created a dynamic attacking front.
Wendel’s adaptability lends itself to versatile formations. He can essentially switch roles within the game, enabling him to release a more offensively oriented player like Igor Vinícius as a winger, while he falls back to ensure defensive stability. His technical skills and left-footed prowess provide the team with diverse tactical options.