Italian 3-1-4-2 High tempo with retain possession

[mentalm]

Hey everyone.

I will try to give a little forum thread to the tactic I have created and used in a online save with a friend of mine. Worked wonders with Arzanese

The tactic can be found here:

http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=8301

The deal with the tactic is a to gain advantage in midfield, without trying to sacrifice defensive or offensive options. I had some problems with my strikers not scoring on alot of chances, but this might be because of lack of quality on my strikers and not something else.

Recently also tested this with a Complete Forward - Support instead of a False9 and this format is still under testing together with Wingers - Attack instead of Wingers - Support.

I do not use any opposition instructions.

GK - Defend: Take Quick Throws
CD - Defend
BPD - Cover
CD - Defend
Anchorman - Defend
Winger - Support: Close down less
Box to Box midfielder - Support
DLP - Support
Winger - Support: Close down less
False9 - Support
AF - Attack
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Team instructions is the following
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The two first seasons were playing with a slightly different tactic so I do not count them with this tactic, but I provide screenshots from them aswell.

2017/2018
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2016/2017
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2015/2016
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2014/2015
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2013/2014
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Screenshots to show overview over where I ended in leagues and cups.
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If anyone want to test it, feel free to do so and let me know if there is any questions

 

[miitchh]

There is no point in putting an ANCHOR infront of 3 CBs. Make it a Halfback.

 

[mentalm]

I never tried halfback, but I will give it a try. I am just used to anchor from earlier versions of FM, so I always put my DMS as it.

Does the halfback help the midfield like the anchorman or does he just works as another CB?