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CHECK OUT FROM THIS POST (CLICK HERE) TO SEE THE UPDATES ON THE TACTIC FOR THE PATCH 14.3 (UPDATED on APRIL 3rd)
Rodrigo4073 4-4-2 Narrow Diamond
Just finished with the new version of the tactic for the 14.3 patch. I'm glad i could keep with the general idea behind my tactics and had very good results, 2 defeats in all season (too bad that one was in the final) and no transfers. Juan Mata won the Ballon'Dor. Also check out the amount of goals conceded, the ones conceded from corners and the yellow cards.
I will keep working on this tactic and testing it with other teams, but it's a very promising start! Good luck, i will put the link below!
Use this version: RODRIGO4073 SOLID 4-4-2 ND RIGID v2.0
Rodrigo4073 4-4-2 Narrow Diamond
[*=left]DOWNLOAD LINK. RODRIGO4073 SOLID 4-4-2 ND RIGID v2.0 (MEDIAFIRE)
[*=left]INTRODUCTION. The formation is a 4-1-2-1-2 with a rigid and disciplined behaviour, based on a high tempo and an offensive way of playingwith a very solid defensive display.
- RESULTS. First of all, i will post the results and league tables in order to show you what you can achieve using this tactic. In the future, i'll be adding new results since i'm going to test it with almost every kind of team and/or improve it or add new approaches in order to achieve better results. I always test my tactics in the first seasons.
MANCHESTER UNITED. No transfers. Won Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Community Shield.
CHELSEA. No transfers. Won Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and European Supercup.
- THE TACTIC. Like i said in the introduction, this tactic is a 4-4-2 narrow diamond. The attacking is based on a quick and balanced way of passing the ball, the central midfielders will try to move it quickly to find spaces in the oppositions defensive line, with the help of the shadow striker and the two false nines. When they find the spot they will try to pass it to the hole and the offensive players will go up and try to finish it without making long shots and hurrying, they will have a lot of clear cut chances. If a teammate is in a better position, they will pass the ball to him. The fullbacks will provide cover but they will not be everytime in the rival's field, although they will also make some direct passing to the spaces. Also, the two box to box midfielders are going to attack a lot, making another threat for the opposition.
In the defensive side of the tactic, we will find the collaboration of every player on the pitch, so teamwork is a must. Every player will mark tight the opponents, and hassle them in order to recover the ball quickly, and maybe start a counter attack. The two central defenders will be very careful and will be in a cover duty, also the fullbacks are going to play closer to them in order to reduce the spaces between the defense. The half back will try to prevent the rival players to throw balls behind your defense, provide cover, and he will have the help of the two box to box midfielders. The shadow striker will try to incordiate the opposite central defenders and sometimes the defensive midfielder so they don't start their attacks with too much freedom. One of the fundamental aspects of the defensive display will be the duty of the two strikers, they will have to mark the opposition fullbacks, and will follow them almost every minute of the match.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the tactic is already configurated to make your F9 mark the fullbacks, but you will have to be paying attention if the opposition changes tactic or uses 3 defenders. When they use a line of three defenders you will have to assign again the markings, your left striker will mark the right central defender, and the inverse goes to your other striker. If they use wingbacks with a defense of five, you can choose between marking the wingbacks or the right/left central defenders.
- THE PLAYERS. I will going to describe all the positions, but i want to make clear that teamwork, work rate, determination, and the rest of mental attributes ar very important in order to have a winning and solid team. Try to find the best player based on the roles, but i'll also point out important attributes that i like or are needed.
GOALKEEPER. SWEEPER KEEPER. Attacking. The best sweeper keeper you can find, rushing out, reflexes and one vs one are very important attributes. Concentration is good too.
Recommended training: sweeper goalkeeper.
CENTRAL DEFENDERS. CENTRAL DEFENDER. Cover. Try to find quick defenders, pace and acceleration are important so your players will be effective in covering their backs. Mental attributes are also important in this positions, you can check the following ones: anticipation, concentration, determination, positioning, and composure. As always, a lot better if he is good at playing the ball.
Recommended training: central defender.
FULLBACKS. FULLBACK. Support. Just try to find a complete one, competent in defense because you will need them to be solid in the back. If you can find someone with good passing and decisions is better, cause they will provide assists.
Recommended training: fullback or complete wingback.
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER. HALF BACK. Defend. A good destroyer of football, good physical attributes and very competent in defensive duties. If he has good passing and aerial ability a lot better.
Recommended training: ball winning midfielder or half back.
CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS. BOX TO BOX MIDFIELDER. Support. Here you will have a little more of freedom to choose your players. Of course, it will be better to find a good all-round player like Gerrard, Lampard, Fellaini or Yaya Toure. But almost everyone can play here, with diverse outcomes. Workrate, teamwork, determination and the rest of mental attributes are the most important here, and it will be a little bit better if you find a resistent player. You can retrain players to use them here, i did that a lot with good results.
Recommended training: box to box midfielder.
SHADOW STRIKER. SHADOW STRIKER. Attack. This player will try to create and score goals. So make sure he has good technical and creative attributes. Passing, finishing, decisions are important. You can also use a striker here (you can retrain it). Workrate is good.
Recommended training: inside forward or complete forward.
STRIKERS. FALSE NINE. Support. They will end the plays, finishing, dribbling, composure. Pace is good because they will run with the ball quite often, but is not entirely neccesary. Passing and first touch are good too. Here we have a similarity with the box to box midfielders, because you can use different kind of players with mixed results, just trust your instincts.
Recommended training: inside forward or complete forward.
Recommended training: sweeper goalkeeper.
CENTRAL DEFENDERS. CENTRAL DEFENDER. Cover. Try to find quick defenders, pace and acceleration are important so your players will be effective in covering their backs. Mental attributes are also important in this positions, you can check the following ones: anticipation, concentration, determination, positioning, and composure. As always, a lot better if he is good at playing the ball.
Recommended training: central defender.
FULLBACKS. FULLBACK. Support. Just try to find a complete one, competent in defense because you will need them to be solid in the back. If you can find someone with good passing and decisions is better, cause they will provide assists.
Recommended training: fullback or complete wingback.
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER. HALF BACK. Defend. A good destroyer of football, good physical attributes and very competent in defensive duties. If he has good passing and aerial ability a lot better.
Recommended training: ball winning midfielder or half back.
CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS. BOX TO BOX MIDFIELDER. Support. Here you will have a little more of freedom to choose your players. Of course, it will be better to find a good all-round player like Gerrard, Lampard, Fellaini or Yaya Toure. But almost everyone can play here, with diverse outcomes. Workrate, teamwork, determination and the rest of mental attributes are the most important here, and it will be a little bit better if you find a resistent player. You can retrain players to use them here, i did that a lot with good results.
Recommended training: box to box midfielder.
SHADOW STRIKER. SHADOW STRIKER. Attack. This player will try to create and score goals. So make sure he has good technical and creative attributes. Passing, finishing, decisions are important. You can also use a striker here (you can retrain it). Workrate is good.
Recommended training: inside forward or complete forward.
STRIKERS. FALSE NINE. Support. They will end the plays, finishing, dribbling, composure. Pace is good because they will run with the ball quite often, but is not entirely neccesary. Passing and first touch are good too. Here we have a similarity with the box to box midfielders, because you can use different kind of players with mixed results, just trust your instincts.
Recommended training: inside forward or complete forward.
- MATCH PREPARATION AND PRE-SEASON. Try to arrange at least 9 friendlies and put the tactic in the three slots in order to start the season with the tactic almost totally fluid. I recommend teamwork for the seasons but if you find out that it's not effective or you prefer another configuration it's ok.
PRE-SEASON.
SEASON.
SEASON.
- OTHER STUFF.
PITCH SIZE. Standard.
OPPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS. None.
TEAM TALKS. Assistant Manager.
RED CARDS. Take off the Shadow Striker.
SUBSTITUTIONS. I always try that the players on the field are not less than 70-75%, so substitute them if they are not in a good shape. I also substitute the players with yellow cards that have defensive duties in order to prevent playing with less men.
SET PIECES. I used Jassar's configurations (attacking corners and free kicks) mixed with my own ones in the defensive aspect since it wasn't working well for me. Conceded on corners only 5 in 38 matches with Chelsea and 1 with Man Utd.
APPROACH. I do not change the tactic if i'm losing or winning, if i play away or home. I tried to designed so it works universally. But feel free to change anything if you think that it's not working good for you, i'm happy with my outcomes
OPPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS. None.
TEAM TALKS. Assistant Manager.
RED CARDS. Take off the Shadow Striker.
SUBSTITUTIONS. I always try that the players on the field are not less than 70-75%, so substitute them if they are not in a good shape. I also substitute the players with yellow cards that have defensive duties in order to prevent playing with less men.
SET PIECES. I used Jassar's configurations (attacking corners and free kicks) mixed with my own ones in the defensive aspect since it wasn't working well for me. Conceded on corners only 5 in 38 matches with Chelsea and 1 with Man Utd.
APPROACH. I do not change the tactic if i'm losing or winning, if i play away or home. I tried to designed so it works universally. But feel free to change anything if you think that it's not working good for you, i'm happy with my outcomes
- USER SCREENSHOTS AND RESULTS.
Tomw3
Crane.
VeeMaN.
stevelcfc2008
spuavick
I don't understand. You state that the tactic isn't working for the new patch but it's working fine for me. Currently on my first season with Tottenham and I'm unbeaten in the league and I've alos only signed Lewandolski.
Anyway brilliant tactic and keep up the good work. PS Sorry about where the screenshots are
Crane.
Quickly plugged this into an old save game, the day of the match so tactic familiarity was way, way down. I'm Liverpool btw.
Second game, not bad!
VeeMaN.
stevelcfc2008
HA HA HA This just happened using your tactic!!! (Im Argentina BTW!)
spuavick
After some games with this match (yes, yes load & save - I want check if this possible win against PSG by small club) other tactic, I use yours Rodrigo and... I won - shock... this tactic has a potential - thx
Well, this is all for now, i'll keep my testings and let you know if i make any changes or anything. I hope i can receive some feedback, cheers!
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