Ancelotti's ideal 11 with James Rodriguez
One of the hindering factors for Rodriguez at Real Madrid was Zidane's chosen layout. The 'BBC' required a 4-3-3 formation which did not favour the Colombian's qualities.
Ancelotti has used this formation in Munich, but he still prefers the 4-2-3-1 which James could adapt to perfectly.
The now former Madrid man will likely play behind Lewandowski, with Robben and Ribery on the flanks, and Thomas Muller the main victim of his addition to the team.
GK: Neuer
Defenders: Rafinha, Hummels, Boateng, Alaba
Midfielders: Thiago, Arturo Vidal, Robben, James, Ribery
Centre-forward: Lewandowski
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Rafinha
A. Robben
M. Hummels
R. Lewandowski
James
David Alaba
Thiago
Arturo Vidal
F. Ribéry
M. Neuer
J. Boateng
Bayern München
Bundesliga
