Just a little variation which seems to work well for me when needed ...
i.e. when coming up against a team who doesn't like a DM formation [e.g Man Utd].
STANDARD
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DM TWEAK
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Key thing is the roles and PI's are identical ... only difference being 2 x MC vs 2 x DM, so familiarity stays the same.
NB: the Midfield roles are slightly different from the OP.
That was done only because of my players' strengths.
Then just trained them in new position of DM.
As you can see, both are excellent at both MC and DM.
i.e. when coming up against a team who doesn't like a DM formation [e.g Man Utd].
STANDARD
View attachment 279559
DM TWEAK
View attachment 279557
Key thing is the roles and PI's are identical ... only difference being 2 x MC vs 2 x DM, so familiarity stays the same.
NB: the Midfield roles are slightly different from the OP.
That was done only because of my players' strengths.
Then just trained them in new position of DM.
As you can see, both are excellent at both MC and DM.