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4-3-2-1 vs 4-4-2 means that Sampdoria's RB and LB will close down Birsa and Robinho who are used to play wide rather than narrow; In the midfield the LW and RW of Sampdoria will help Obiang and Kristicic to hold Milan's central trio. Even if Constant and Abate will both push forward they are able to play 4 vs 4 because De Jong will probably remain lower than Muntari and Poli. Robinho and Birsa will drop deeper to receive the ball but there would be enough space. On the other hand, Samp's tactic see them play monstly on counterattack, leaving only Gabbiadini and Pozzi do challenge with Milan's back. The pair may exploit the space if either Abate and Constant will scamper forward but it's clear that Samp will play passively , leaving the ball to Milan