Players in a rigid 4-4-2 structure can block teammates from passing to one another, particularly when playing forwards.
The 4-4-2 requires lots of hard work, runs and movement from the players, because the basic structure is not the most conducive to playing a passing game. Players in a rigid 4-4-2 structure can block teammates from passing to one another, particularly when playing forwards. For example, a central defender, central midfielder and centre-forward would all be on the same passing line. Without the required movements, this formation can become more predictable than others.