In an effort to get better I’ve been watching some high level games on the AR Zero YouTube channel. I’ve also watched some explanatory content regarding alternatives to the standard 442 setup, and yet I am still completely baffled as to why the very best are playing 3322 (3WG, 3FR, 2ITL, 2 IRN) as the new normal (with and without Marshall Plan as a headline).

Why give your opponent a 50% shot at Italy? Why leave yourself vulnerable to Degaulle and Suez?