" Sunderland's formation looks unique at first glance, it seems like this team is stacking players in midfield, but when they are defending, Sunderland's formation changes to 5-4-1. 3 defensive midfielders will step back in line with defenders. Of course, in attacking mode, the defensive midfielder will move forward to form 7 people in midfield. This will be an advantage for Sunderland.
For more details, let's watch the first half between Southampton and Sunderland in the third round of the English Premier League."
At the start of the first half, Southampton started the kick-off. Kazuki gave the ball to Ryan, then the ball was returned to Kazuki, after that, the Japanese player kicked the ball back. Then Southampton stretched the formation. The match officially started.