Most teams either defend with a back four or a back five. But as the inside channels have become more important, some sides have begun to defend with a back six.

This video will investigate the back six, it's origins, & how José Mourinho utilised it within The Premier League.

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This video is part of the Micro Tactics Series, where we will place a microscope on smaller, specific tactics, strategies, & ideas, from within the broader framework of the game.

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00:13 - Intro
00:40 - Rationale
01:13 - Manchester United - Wingers Deep
02:32 - Manchester United - Limitations
03:42 - Tottenham Hotspur - Defensive Midfielders Deep
05:06 - Tottenham Hotspur - Problems
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