Arsene Wenger is undeniably a very good coach (tactically and economically!). So how has he been so successful whilst being so shrewd with his money?
That's what this is for. I want to try and emulate his style in FM14!
First stage: Understanding everything about his tactics!
I will be releasing this when we are done!
Under Wenger, Arsenal play a very attractive, free flowing style of football. It's somewhat possession oriented, but with an deadly intent. They don't pass the ball around slowly, but they don't give the ball away by trying to force the issue. There is a lot of two touch football happening. The idea is very pass-and-move oriented.
Arsenal have always boasted a very technically gifted midfield, and that's where the secret to the Arsenal way is. Midfield domination. They hold the ball very well, and pass efficiently. Lately (until walcott injured himself again), the Frenchman was utilizing walcott as an Inside forward out right (AMR) and Ozil/Cazorla/Wilshere (depending on who is playing) rotating around each other into space.
Behind them sit the DLP (Ramsey) and the Anchor man (Flamini).
The striker has always had just one job - Score. They aren't needed to help (significantly) to the buildup play, they just needed to be a poacher. Scoring anything that is put at their feet in the box (RVP, Henry, Giroud).
This term Arsenal boast one of the best defences in the league. Gibbs and Sagna push up the pitch, but not too high (to prevent defensive frailties). One the attack they overlap and turn into wingers. They are the epitome of the modern fullback.
The Combination of the AMR/AML with their respective fullbacks is very important. The midfield job is not to provide width (that falls to the fullbacks!). What they do is tuck infield, and player their football and wait for the opening.
Down to the Football manager side of things!
V 0.1
Formation
4-2-3-1
Current roles
GK (D)
FB (S) CB (D) CB (D) FB (S)
BWM (D) B2B(S)
IF ( a) AP (S) AP (S)
P (a )
Team instructions
Retain possession
Shorter passing
Work ball into box
Play narrower
Allow wide players to switch
Hassle Opponents
Get stuck in
Higher Tempo
Will expand this soon!
please contribute to whatever you can!
That's what this is for. I want to try and emulate his style in FM14!
First stage: Understanding everything about his tactics!
I will be releasing this when we are done!
Under Wenger, Arsenal play a very attractive, free flowing style of football. It's somewhat possession oriented, but with an deadly intent. They don't pass the ball around slowly, but they don't give the ball away by trying to force the issue. There is a lot of two touch football happening. The idea is very pass-and-move oriented.
Arsenal have always boasted a very technically gifted midfield, and that's where the secret to the Arsenal way is. Midfield domination. They hold the ball very well, and pass efficiently. Lately (until walcott injured himself again), the Frenchman was utilizing walcott as an Inside forward out right (AMR) and Ozil/Cazorla/Wilshere (depending on who is playing) rotating around each other into space.
Behind them sit the DLP (Ramsey) and the Anchor man (Flamini).
The striker has always had just one job - Score. They aren't needed to help (significantly) to the buildup play, they just needed to be a poacher. Scoring anything that is put at their feet in the box (RVP, Henry, Giroud).
This term Arsenal boast one of the best defences in the league. Gibbs and Sagna push up the pitch, but not too high (to prevent defensive frailties). One the attack they overlap and turn into wingers. They are the epitome of the modern fullback.
The Combination of the AMR/AML with their respective fullbacks is very important. The midfield job is not to provide width (that falls to the fullbacks!). What they do is tuck infield, and player their football and wait for the opening.
Down to the Football manager side of things!
V 0.1
Formation
4-2-3-1
Current roles
GK (D)
FB (S) CB (D) CB (D) FB (S)
BWM (D) B2B(S)
IF ( a) AP (S) AP (S)
P (a )
Team instructions
Retain possession
Shorter passing
Work ball into box
Play narrower
Allow wide players to switch
Hassle Opponents
Get stuck in
Higher Tempo
Will expand this soon!
please contribute to whatever you can!
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