Hello FM fans, this is the first time I have ever uploaded a tactic and I feel I have finally made a realistic version of Klopp's Liverpool tactic. It relies on fast counter attacking moves with very high pressing. The tactic is not plug and play, it took me until November time for the team to start firing however didn't lose my first game until December and that was away against Arsenal. Also, this is NOT a possession tactic, I averaged 52% across a season but you will watch some sexy football which got 6 LFC players into the Team of The Year.
Signings - Only the 1 - Hakim Zyech from Ajax for 15.75m.
Like real life, Liverpool are missing that flair player no.10 who can change the game with a through ball out of nowhere, Hakim Zyech fits the bill. He scored 20 goals and assisted 9 in his first season, an absolute steal at 15.75m.
Training - Give this to your Assistant Manager. Training is a LOT more complex this year and I found that leaving training to the *** Man keeps training levels high and ensures you're preparing perfectly for every match.
Opposition Instructions - I always give to Assistant Manager however set default instructions to what you see in the below image...
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IMPORTANT: - When facing a strong team and you think they will press, change your goalkeeper to distribute long kicks instead of short.
- Also, when facing your bitter rivals, (in Liverpool's case, Everton and United) remove the 'Get stuck in' instruction.
- When down to 10 men, use your own initiative, I had 2x sending offs the whole season and each time I removed the DM as I didn't want to lose that attacking option - I lost on both occasions (to City and Arsenal) so it's really down to you.
Positions: Left back - Andrew Robertson. As you can see from the screenshot below, he was my best player all season. Andy racked up 13 assists. It is vital that your left back can equal his crossing ability alongside his work rate and stamina. He was pivotal to my success as the majority of my attacks came from the left wing.
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Left/Right wing - Pretty obvious one here, pace pace and more pace. I use Salah as a wide Poacher by having crosses sent to far post from the left. He scored 22 goals in 38 appearances in all comps which isn't to be scoffed at however he'd have scored so many more had he not had a few injuries along the way.
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I have only tried this over 1 season with LFC so I can't answer whether or not it will work with smaller clubs but let me know if it does
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Thanks,
LDP
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