Here is how i delt with the season.
Red card - Sub AMC
Lots of chances but to little on target? - Work ball into box
Vs good teams - Push higher up (d-line tweak)
Not creating chances? - Exploit the flanks - Drill crosses - Look for overlap
- run onto defence (only last 10min if chasing a goal)
Mentality always counter, Fluidity always fluid
I've been using the underlined tweaks you suggested on a permanent basis and i've been hammering opponents!!