Suggested tactics

[* ORM *]

This Sunday I'm up against a reasonably tough opponent that plays 4-4-2 pressing and last week gained a creditable 0-0 draw with a very strong team despite only 25% possession in the first half and 10% in the second.

I'm normally 5-4-1 pressing. I'm curious as to whether 5-4-1 AIM has anything going for it or should I just 5-4-1 with no tactic this week ? I'd consider sacrificing a training berth if 4-5-1 AIM is recommended.

My IMs are reasonably skilled with excellent stamina and my central defenders are good. My wingers are nothing special and my wing-backs are improving but still nothing to write home about.

 

[MrB]

If he's pressing then you've got to make sure you create plenty of chances. I would try to play two strikers if you can. Sacrifice a training slot and play 4-4-2 or maybe even 3-5-2 if you can (though formation experience may be a problem).

Alternatively go for the same 5-3-2 AIM I recommended to BB, you don't need to worry about his wing attacks as he won't be attacking. Also, try to play your IM's offensively (if they have half decent passing).

 

[* ORM *]

Ooooh 5-3-2 I hadn't even considered that and I like the sound of it. Two of the three could be attacking with the other normal. Which of my four midfielders should be set to ECD though ?

 

[MrB]

For balance I set both wingers to ECD and a defender to EIM.

WB CB EIM WB
ECB IM IM ECB
      CF CF

Check match ID 35900457 for an example.

 

[* ORM *]

Cheers !