“Mystery resolved: the reasons behind the Supplement of Fabricio Formiliano at the University of Chile”
Introduction
The arrival of Fabricio Formiliano to Universidad de Chile in the second half of 2024 promised to strengthen the defense of the online team with the tactical scheme of coach Gustavo Álvarez. However, the Uruguayan defender has ceased to be a starting option, surprising many followers of the club. Through this article, we explore the football reasons behind your absence in the first team.
Development of the situation
Changes in the defensive scheme
Despite having been hired to strengthen the defense with a line of three centrals, Formiliano has seen its participation in the parties limited. In the recent preseason and during the beginning of the Chile Cup, coach Álvarez chose to align Ignacio Tapia, Nicolás Ramírez and Franco Calderón, even in the absence of Matías Zaldivia.
Tactical decisions by Gustavo Álvarez
Álvarez’s preference for players like Fabián Hormazábal, who has been used as an impromptu central, reflects a very specific strategy. According to the journalist Cristián Caamaño, “what I see, why does not play Formiliano, it is a purely football issue.” The technician seeks that one of the centrals breaks driving lines, an ability that Hormazábal has shown to have thanks to its speed and skill.
Lack of specific formilian skills
Caamaño expands his analysis explaining that Formiliano lacks two crucial characteristics to meet Álvarez’s expectations: driving with the ball and a good first pass. “This puts it back in Álvarez’s consideration, it can be good in hand in hand, in the header, but the coach already has those players,” said Caamaño.
Conclusion
The case of Formiliano is a clear example of how tactical decisions and the specific demands of a coach can impact on the ownership of a player. Although the Uruguayan is a solid defense, his style of play does not align with the current needs of the University of Chile under the direction of Gustavo Álvarez. In an increasingly focused on football, these situations are increasingly common.
