IF to support coz bad finish, f9 to more attacking coz clashing space with AMC
Hi,
There are a couple of positions which I don't seem to be able to get right on the game. One in particular is inside forwards, I don't seem to have any luck with them and no matter who I use in these positions they consistently get poor match ratings. Another is the AMC position, I have tried advanced playmaker and attacking midfielder roles but again players don't seem to perform well. This was even the case when I played an online draft using Cristiano Ronaldo as an inside forward and Mesut Ozil as AMC (advanced playmaker). Has anyone had success with these positions/roles and could give me any tips?
Thanks
-Inside forwards are generally goalscorers or creators depending on the team and their stats
-Always make sure the strong feet is the opposite one to the side, meaning left footed should be on the right side and vice versa.
-either they cut in and move into channels and look to score or pass from there
-you need dribble, pace and pass at the minimum on their stats
-on attack duty then they will shoot more and try to beat the first defender they see and shoot. you need good long shot and finishing if you want them on attack
-on support duty they will cut inside first before choosing to dribble or pass, they wont shoot unless they are more clear.
-so your IF is weak with his finish and long shot dont put him on attack duty
-good PPMs are cut inside, run with ball, place shots, curls balls
the success of your IF will depend on what kind of IF he is and how you setup your team
-IFs like mata (less pace and directness) need more possession based tactics and movement from forwards that can help them assist or get into positions to score
-IFs like mahrez (more direct) need others to support him to get the best out of him
Eventhough F9 can work in direct football it is generally not a good role in direct football and not the need of your tactic coz he is clashing for space with AMC. You basically have 4 creators but no scorer in the final third for those creators to pass, thats why rating are less.
In your tactic your IF cant score, put him on support duty, change your forward to something more attacking so he can stay front and receive passes from 3 options.
1-your winger running down the right wing and crossing
2-your inside forward cutting in from the left and sending thru balls
3-now your AMC will be able to assist making those passes and assist both your forward and your inside forward who cuts in, coz the inside forward if he passes to AMC will make the run in and the AMC can pass back to him to score.
-Also your winger basically has 3 options to assist from his crosses.