Like the 4-4-2 setup, the 4-4-1-1 layout starts with 2 center-backs in front of the goalkeeper and 2 fullbacks.
Like the 4-4-2 setup, the 4-4-1-1 layout starts with 2 center-backs in front of the goalkeeper and 2 fullbacks. The midfield is covered by 2 central midfielders and a right and left midfielder. When playing the 4-4-1-1 soccer formation, the wide midfielders should be very fit because they will be switching from offense to defense while adding width to the play.