Thought I'd make this thread as I'm currently using a 3 CB formation with Ajax with a DM in front and either wing backs or wide midfielders depending on the opponent. It's an interesting system and one that I'm sure can be very effective.
I'm trying to play 2 normal CBs and a Ball-Playing defender, I want one of these to sweep up behind the defensive line. I have one CB (Alderweireld) who is an accomplished sweeper, should I play him there as a libero to take advantage of him also being my best ball playing centre back?
Also how should the defensive set up differ depending on the opposition front line? Do you use man marking? I've tried it but my centre backs often let the striker get goal side and the "covering" defender.
One of my biggest weaknesses seems to be crosses coming into the box, do you use more defensive wing backs or play wide CBs?
By the way, I've only just signed up so sorry if there's another thread just like this.
I'm trying to play 2 normal CBs and a Ball-Playing defender, I want one of these to sweep up behind the defensive line. I have one CB (Alderweireld) who is an accomplished sweeper, should I play him there as a libero to take advantage of him also being my best ball playing centre back?
Also how should the defensive set up differ depending on the opposition front line? Do you use man marking? I've tried it but my centre backs often let the striker get goal side and the "covering" defender.
One of my biggest weaknesses seems to be crosses coming into the box, do you use more defensive wing backs or play wide CBs?
By the way, I've only just signed up so sorry if there's another thread just like this.