Forward Quote by Jack Wilshere

I prefer the 4-2-3-1 formation and stick to it but have my own interpretations.

— Niko Kovac

I don't rule out 3-4-3 or other formations depending on the game.

— Quique Setien

In the long term, it would be good to have one formation or one style of play.

— Ralf Rangnick

I am in my best position in the middle of the 4-2-3-1.

— Dusan Tadic

I do not prefer a formation because it is only numbers.

— Julian Nagelsmann

I started in a 4-3-3 formation at Ajax, playing in left midfield. There, you need to be just as involved defensively as you are…

— Edgar Davids

I was only used to 4-3-3. For me as a left-winger you have also a left midfielder and a left-back behind you. But in…

— Ryan Babel

When you play the top sides you cannot afford to be as open as 4-4-2 can leave you. Consequently teams adapt their formation.

— Chris Hughton

I mean, firstly for me, the formation is a means to an end, it's a tool. Of course, in my opinion, this formation has…

— Ralf Rangnick

4-3-3 is better for me because I can score more goals, and also create more and tackle in midfield which I like to do…

— Oscar

I often felt as a player in a 4-4-2, you end up being outnumbered in midfield and chasing the ball, so as a manager…

— Glenn Hoddle

My natural position is left-back in a four-man defence, but you have to be ready to help the team in the way the coach…

— Marcos Alonso