Serie A - 3 at the back!

[Zinty]

I have decided to give Serie A a go, finally.

I wish to play 3 at the back and 5 across the midfield no fullbacks or wingbacks.

Anybody know of any good tactics that have been tried and tested?

Have a feeling I should be alright with a back 3 in Italy but when playing in Europe I think it will need tweeking. I have never used a back 3 before only a back 5 when playing in the lower leagues so this is all a bit new to me!

Cheers for the help.

 

[joshb]

ive never thought about using 3 at the back but i would have 2 defensie midfielders just in frontmof them with the 2 wingers and and an attacking midfielder and play counter attckon football with a quick tempo and try to keep the ball in the opposition half you dont want your defensive players near the ball with a lack of numbers

 

[Zinty]

yeah i thought about playing 2 DM but then i may as well just play 4 at the back with 1 DM. i think i will get bossed in the centre of the park with only 1 guy in there meaning the passing wont be great to the front man will rely too much on the wings.