(**It's actually 4-1-3-2)
AF---AF
(roam)----------(roam)
CMsupport----CMsupport---CMsupport
(roam)----------------(roam)----------------(roam)
DMdefend
LBsupport---CDdefend---CDdefend---RBsupport
(cross from byline often)----------------------------------------------(cross from byline often)
GKdefend
AF---AF
(roam)----------(roam)
CMsupport----CMsupport---CMsupport
(roam)----------------(roam)----------------(roam)
DMdefend
LBsupport---CDdefend---CDdefend---RBsupport
(cross from byline often)----------------------------------------------(cross from byline often)
GKdefend
- All players set to tight, man marking with pressing set to ~3/4 for CM & AF
- I prefer & used CM with at least moderate level of strength, marking & tackling
- ADVANTAGE: Cost-saving; as there is no need to buy wingers, and consider some CM can actually back-up for the DM
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