Sassuolo have a surprisingly strong squad for a newly promoted side and this was why i chose them.
The tactic i use is one i use for every Serie A side I chose to manage, with slight role changes depending on the team. For Sassuolo this is what I came up with for season 1.
(Just realised I forgot to post my season 1 Sassuolo tactic -_- its called "5-4-1 sas")
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For the second season, I managed to sign up some real quality players (love those free transfers) and changed the player roles slightly with with two variations depending on who is fit.
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The formation is both solid defensively and great going forward. The fluidity and fast build up play allows this to be an effective counter attacking tactic, while the short passing and "work into box" mentality allows for patient build up when necessary.
For players in any position i always prioritise good determination and work rate stats, this way when you concede early or late on your players will still fight for the win.
Generally speaking, this tactic is rather player role flexible but I always have a ball winning midfielder in the team.
In implementing this tactic to a team I start with the fluidity at "fluid" and I unselect "roam from positions" from the team instructions.
Additionally, if you are having a hard time breaking the opposition down change the team instruction from "exploit middle" to "exploit the flanks". Or if you are searching for a late goal go for the classic "overload" mentality, unselecting "exploit middle", "shorter passing", "play out of defence", "push higher up", and "higher tempo", and go for the "take more risks" and "more disciplined".
For Corners this is what i go for:
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for all my teams i generally stick with these corner tactics.
for free kicks i just aim for best header of the ball with in swinging crosses and hope for the best, with one of my tall players challenging the keeper.
Pre-Season training:
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This training set up allows the team to familiarise with the formation.
In-Season:
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you could change the focus to defensive positioning if you are facing a stronger opponent away from home, or if you are having trouble scoring from open play change it to Attacking positioning. Otherwise I generally stick to teamwork.
Opposition instructions:
This is very straight forward.
Close down: Players with low (<10) composure or have good (>13) long shots. If I am playing at home I usually close down the opposition's slow defenders
Hard tackle: Players with low bravery or high aggression.
Tight mark: The opposition playmaker or lone striker. Conversely, never tight mark players with over 16 pace.
Show onto weaker foot: Effective for Wide players who like to cut inside to their stronger foot (i.e Robben) or any opposition with who are greatly weaker on one foot.
This is applicable to any tactic, for any team, at any level.
The tactic i use is one i use for every Serie A side I chose to manage, with slight role changes depending on the team. For Sassuolo this is what I came up with for season 1.
(Just realised I forgot to post my season 1 Sassuolo tactic -_- its called "5-4-1 sas")
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For the second season, I managed to sign up some real quality players (love those free transfers) and changed the player roles slightly with with two variations depending on who is fit.
View attachment 440331View attachment 440340
The formation is both solid defensively and great going forward. The fluidity and fast build up play allows this to be an effective counter attacking tactic, while the short passing and "work into box" mentality allows for patient build up when necessary.
For players in any position i always prioritise good determination and work rate stats, this way when you concede early or late on your players will still fight for the win.
Generally speaking, this tactic is rather player role flexible but I always have a ball winning midfielder in the team.
In implementing this tactic to a team I start with the fluidity at "fluid" and I unselect "roam from positions" from the team instructions.
Additionally, if you are having a hard time breaking the opposition down change the team instruction from "exploit middle" to "exploit the flanks". Or if you are searching for a late goal go for the classic "overload" mentality, unselecting "exploit middle", "shorter passing", "play out of defence", "push higher up", and "higher tempo", and go for the "take more risks" and "more disciplined".
For Corners this is what i go for:
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for all my teams i generally stick with these corner tactics.
for free kicks i just aim for best header of the ball with in swinging crosses and hope for the best, with one of my tall players challenging the keeper.
Pre-Season training:
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This training set up allows the team to familiarise with the formation.
In-Season:
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you could change the focus to defensive positioning if you are facing a stronger opponent away from home, or if you are having trouble scoring from open play change it to Attacking positioning. Otherwise I generally stick to teamwork.
Opposition instructions:
This is very straight forward.
Close down: Players with low (<10) composure or have good (>13) long shots. If I am playing at home I usually close down the opposition's slow defenders
Hard tackle: Players with low bravery or high aggression.
Tight mark: The opposition playmaker or lone striker. Conversely, never tight mark players with over 16 pace.
Show onto weaker foot: Effective for Wide players who like to cut inside to their stronger foot (i.e Robben) or any opposition with who are greatly weaker on one foot.
This is applicable to any tactic, for any team, at any level.
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I'm also getting some wonderful results, I might upload it later on if you want to see it.