Changing formation while attacking/defending

[LukeFM123]

I was wondering if there is a way to change formation while attacking, for example Tottenham have Dier sit back when they attack as they go to a back 3 of sorts. Same with Liverpool and Henderson when he plays. IS there a way to replicate this in football manager?

 

[WJ]

You're describing a half back.

 

[ChivuStoica]

Have your holding midfielder (I'm assuming you're playing something like a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 with two deeper midfielders) play one of the more defensive roles (halfback, anchor man, etc.) and you'll create something close to the pseudo-back 3. I'm assuming you're imagining something like the Busquets role?

 

[LukeFM123]

Have your holding midfielder (I'm assuming you're playing something like a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 with two deeper midfielders) play one of the more defensive roles (halfback, anchor man, etc.) and you'll create something close to the pseudo-back 3. I'm assuming you're imagining something like the Busquets role?

yes thank you my man

 

[ChivuStoica]

No problem, you might have to experiment some with his role and duty to get it to work exactly the way you want, but in general, having a holding mid or deep central mid on a more conservative role and defend duty should get you something close to what you're looking for.