3 At The Back Tactic?

[Chelski Shogun]

I'm currently using two tactics, one is a 4-2-3-1 formation and the other a 4-3-3 formation but now I'm looking for a third tactic that uses three at the back (3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1, 3-5-2 etc). So I'm just wondering if someone could recommend me a decent tactic for both home and away matches that uses three at the back and preferably doesn't need OI's for it to work?

 

[wkdsoul]

Dominate 5212 or some of the liverpool threads have a 3 at the back.

 

[box2box]

In the Eredevisie with PSV i typically control 4-2-3-1 but if the game is a little close for my liking or I fall behind I switch to a 3-4-3 and it (usually) becomes a goal fest.

I use a F9 in front of a DLF and AF, a flat 4, support winger on one side bombing in crosses, a BWM, RPM, and a more conservative wide mid on the other side.

I've found a good BPD in central defense is really crucial to distribute to your midfield in this formation.

If you have a better AM than a 3rd ST switch the F9 to a Trequartista or SS and do a 3-4-1-2, which in practice isn't much different than the other tactic.

In both cases I run this super high tempo, closing down, and attacking. I switch from possession to direct depending on their defensive approach.

 

[vjcsmoke]

Liverpool and Rodgers currently are using 3-4-3 tactic. So you could take some cues from watching their football. When playing 3 in the back, you need a lot of depth and talent at the CB positions.

I'm not a big fan of 3 DC formations, as I find it is very difficult to stock enough top shelf talent to make it work well. I'd rather play with 2 DC and 1 DM over the top to protect them.