Wee Baby Seamus F.C.
Main XI (3-5-2)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Paulo Dybala
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Layvin Kurzawa - Andres Iniesta - Corentin Tolisso - Dani Alves
Cesar Azpilicueta - Raphael Varane - Joshua Kimmich
Gianluigi Buffon
BENCH: Anthony Martial (ST, LW), Marko Pjaca (LW), Kevin Gameiro (CF), Dani Parejo (CM), Grzegorz Krychowiak (CDM), Juan Cuadrado (RM, LM, RWB, LWB), Sebastian Rudy (CM, RWB), Benjamin Hubner (CB), Lucas Hernandez (CB), Omer Toprak (CB), Jack Butland (GK)
Alternate formation (narrow 4-2-3-1)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Andres Iniesta - Paulo Dybala - Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Corentin Tolisso - Joshua Kimmich
Cesar Azpilicueta - Raphael Varane - Lucas Hernandez - Dani Alves
Gianluigi Buffon
Rather than lay out two elevens like others did, I prefer to just list my bench. I placed an emphasis on versatility when picking depth players in order to make the team as adaptable as possible. The starting XI I've laid out here is clearly very offensive; however, through easy reconfiguration it can become a far steelier lineup. Strong offensive wing-backs, both of whom have actually played with our forwards, form an integral part of the lineup, and Cesar Azpilicueta can replace Kurzawa at LWB when we need a strong defensive presence out wide. Similarly, if a less "run and gun" player than Corentin Tolisso is required next to Iniesta, Kimmich can slide up, or Krychowiak can enter the lineup. Most of the players in the squad can play multiple positions, which is a major asset. I will probably make an actual tactical post in the next few days.