How does Néstor Lorenzo’s Melgar play?

As the head coach of a team, Lorenzo only has experience in soccer in Peru, directing Melgar, one of the most representative teams in the country. In the current season, the team is the leader of the league, adding 34 points in 15 games played. In addition, they qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa Suramericana after being leader of Group B. In the next instance of the international tournament, they will have to face Deportivo Cali.

His work at Melgar

Lorenzo’s work at Melgar does not go unnoticed. The coach usually uses a tactical system made up of a line of 4 defenders, two holding midfielders, three attacking midfielders and a center forward, to form the 4-2-3-1. Néstor Lorenzo’s Melgar proposal is completely offensive and fast on the wings.

From Peru, they highlight the intensity in the game that they impress on their players and the high pressure to quickly recover the ball and generate attacking options. Also, several media outlets in the country have highlighted the contribution he makes to his managers in matters of defensive and offensive order.

In terms of game concepts, Lorenzo wants the full-backs and wingers to be connected to be able to receive long balls and to be able to propose one-on-one with the rival defense. Defensive midfielders are in charge of distributing the ball. The plays are usually generated with the ball at ground level and along the inside lane of the field, to then give it width, exploiting the bands with fast and skilled players.

Lorenzo wants his players to exploit all possible resources, therefore, he wants forwards and wingers to be aggressive in the air. In the same way, in set pieces, he gives his players the impetus to seek to win duels. On the other hand, he is a coach who has bet on the youth. The average age of the current Melgar campus is 24.7 years.

In the 58 games he directed at Melgar, he proved to be a coach who likes possession of the ball. In total, he averages 54% of the possession of the ball in games. Also, the offensive proposal of his game has been fruitful, taking into account that their managers scored 93 times and received 55, according to data provided by SofaScore.

The Argentine leaves a positive balance in terms of results obtained during his time in Peruvian football. Under his leadership, Melgar FBC lost 16 games, tied 10 times and won 32 games.