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I am attempting to recreate this system in FM to see how it goes. The system places huge physical demands on players, so I am not sure how it would translate to the lower leagues.
Basically, Bielsa's 3-3-1-3 is designed for a high tempo, high pressing attack. The three at the back can morph into a more standard four against one striker formations (two CBs, two WBs).
Here are the standard positions/lines:
GK
CB, CB, CB
DM
ML, MR
AMC
LF, ST, RF
The shape in midfield is a wide diamond on paper that will contract with the movement of the players. However, the interesting part is that you will actually set the wide midfielders to cut inside. The trick to playing such an aggressive tactic is to drive your opposition into spaces they don't want to be in.
The ML and MR will be the wingbacks against single striker formations (Vidal and Isla for Chile usually).
The central center back is the only player on the pitch who has no freedom to support attacking moves. The outside center backs should be capable ball players and they have the freedom to support the midfield in attack. With such aggression, it is an attack that is meant to overload the opposition.
The outside attacking players (AML, AMR) can be wingers or in cutters. The attacking shape never changes based on the opponent. Is is always "un enganche y tres punta." One playmaker and three forwards.
The obvious weakness of this tactic is vulnerability to the counter, but this is where the high pressing and mental/physical attributes of your players are paramount. You need attacking players with sufficient aggression and these can be tough to find. Players like Dirk Kuyt, Alexis Sanchez, Artem Milevskyi, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard are ideal for this style. In general, you need industrial qualities across the pitch. The idea is that you get to your opponent before they get to you. The attacking players should lead the team in fouls.
I will add screenshots as I continue to add information to this thread so you can see how this is translating in the game.
EDIT- Accidentally deleted by club save for this and will instead first design this with a national team. I will post a screenshot later this evening of my formation.
Basically, Bielsa's 3-3-1-3 is designed for a high tempo, high pressing attack. The three at the back can morph into a more standard four against one striker formations (two CBs, two WBs).
Here are the standard positions/lines:
GK
CB, CB, CB
DM
ML, MR
AMC
LF, ST, RF
The shape in midfield is a wide diamond on paper that will contract with the movement of the players. However, the interesting part is that you will actually set the wide midfielders to cut inside. The trick to playing such an aggressive tactic is to drive your opposition into spaces they don't want to be in.
The ML and MR will be the wingbacks against single striker formations (Vidal and Isla for Chile usually).
The central center back is the only player on the pitch who has no freedom to support attacking moves. The outside center backs should be capable ball players and they have the freedom to support the midfield in attack. With such aggression, it is an attack that is meant to overload the opposition.
The outside attacking players (AML, AMR) can be wingers or in cutters. The attacking shape never changes based on the opponent. Is is always "un enganche y tres punta." One playmaker and three forwards.
The obvious weakness of this tactic is vulnerability to the counter, but this is where the high pressing and mental/physical attributes of your players are paramount. You need attacking players with sufficient aggression and these can be tough to find. Players like Dirk Kuyt, Alexis Sanchez, Artem Milevskyi, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard are ideal for this style. In general, you need industrial qualities across the pitch. The idea is that you get to your opponent before they get to you. The attacking players should lead the team in fouls.
I will add screenshots as I continue to add information to this thread so you can see how this is translating in the game.
EDIT- Accidentally deleted by club save for this and will instead first design this with a national team. I will post a screenshot later this evening of my formation.
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