It's most likely like you said, not a 'strong' enough team, there is an underdog tactic, but it is very much a work in progress, and I probably wouldn't hugely recommend it yet.
Getting a target man up front and two playmakers left and right is vital to this tactic, and to be honest could also be the reason for the lack of goal scoring opportunities.
However, I'll take note and if more issues arise I'll looking into the cause with a fresh save.
Just wanted to report back. amount of long shots went down considerably after managing to buy a good target man to the third season.
I managed to end 4th in the league, which after all is quite good for a 2nd.
Got a decent transfer budget since I managed to qualify for CL
Managed to get
Benteke for a decent price
Loan
Kweuke with a cheap buy out option till end of season (this might be a very good option as cheap 2nd man for this tactic looking at his attributes)
Lamela, had to pay alot, and a pretty high wage. But's probably worth it
Weiss, on a free, also a decent backup option for AML/AMR for teams without much money.
Team for 3rd season (2nd season with this tactic)
STR: Benteke
AML: Gaston Ramirez
AMR: Eric Lamela
CM: Schinnderlin
CM: Jack Cork
WBL: Luke Shaw
WBL: Very very good 26yo Regen
CB: very good regen
CB: Bram Nytinck
SWC: Forren
Subs are pretty ok.
Struggling pretty bad atm, had a decent first 8 matches, very bad next 8 matches (4 draw, 4 losses, good opposition)
I will stay patient for a couple of matches till though, changed a lot of first team players & sold captain, and Benteke has been under performing.