This is a concept tactic and the goal is more-so utilizing a libero effectively than making a win-all tactic. I am going to attempt to make it a competitive tactic, but I'm not trying to make it a P-N-P domination tactic.
Now that that's out of the way... The concept.
The libero is more of an offensive version of the sweeper, who plays in the back and picks up the ball then beginning the attack from the back. The goal is to have the offensive build-up flow through the Libero and to the rest of the attack.
The shape -- While most Libero formations push up the wingbacks, I decided to keep a flat four and use complete wingbacks who will press forward, but also remain deeper in defense. I've also decided to use two BBM midfielders to control the center with an advanced forward with two inside forwards on the wings. Though, I am very open to suggestions on how to use the striker in this formation.
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Results -- I'm a Newcastle fan, so I always use Newcastle even though it might not be the best fit. I decided to convert Cheick Tiote to a Libero for this, because he's a good defensive player with some offensive capability. I also like using NUFC because they have some good wing backs in Davide Santon and Mathieu Debuchy who are more attack oriented and they have strong midfielders in Sissoko and Cabaye with Anita as depth. I put Cisse in the AF role with Remy and Ben Arfa as the inside forwards.
I didn't buy any players, used just the default NUFC squad. I simmed half the season, training just tactics/tactics and this is where things stand:
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Yeah, so basically it was a **** run of it. One thing I noticed was the Libero seemed to get in the way, more often than not, and cause marking issues with the center backs. He just wouldn't press forward, even though the instructions say to dribble more and get further forward. Here's an example from a pair of matches:
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Now, these were against Man U (2-0 loss) and Arsenal (2-1 win), so maybe not the best examples, but overall on the season it seemed to leak goals and struggle overall to score. It doesn't appear like they press high enough forward.
I don't know if I should toy with it being more rigid and counter-attacking? Possibly play the back four deeper and he'll naturally work his way up the field?
Has anyone had success with the Libero in FM14, or should I scrap it and just go with a Regista?
I've attached the tactic. Any feedback appreciated.
Now that that's out of the way... The concept.
The libero is more of an offensive version of the sweeper, who plays in the back and picks up the ball then beginning the attack from the back. The goal is to have the offensive build-up flow through the Libero and to the rest of the attack.
The shape -- While most Libero formations push up the wingbacks, I decided to keep a flat four and use complete wingbacks who will press forward, but also remain deeper in defense. I've also decided to use two BBM midfielders to control the center with an advanced forward with two inside forwards on the wings. Though, I am very open to suggestions on how to use the striker in this formation.
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Results -- I'm a Newcastle fan, so I always use Newcastle even though it might not be the best fit. I decided to convert Cheick Tiote to a Libero for this, because he's a good defensive player with some offensive capability. I also like using NUFC because they have some good wing backs in Davide Santon and Mathieu Debuchy who are more attack oriented and they have strong midfielders in Sissoko and Cabaye with Anita as depth. I put Cisse in the AF role with Remy and Ben Arfa as the inside forwards.
I didn't buy any players, used just the default NUFC squad. I simmed half the season, training just tactics/tactics and this is where things stand:
View attachment 439153
Yeah, so basically it was a **** run of it. One thing I noticed was the Libero seemed to get in the way, more often than not, and cause marking issues with the center backs. He just wouldn't press forward, even though the instructions say to dribble more and get further forward. Here's an example from a pair of matches:
View attachment 439165View attachment 439164View attachment 439163View attachment 439159View attachment 439158View attachment 439157View attachment 439143
Now, these were against Man U (2-0 loss) and Arsenal (2-1 win), so maybe not the best examples, but overall on the season it seemed to leak goals and struggle overall to score. It doesn't appear like they press high enough forward.
I don't know if I should toy with it being more rigid and counter-attacking? Possibly play the back four deeper and he'll naturally work his way up the field?
Has anyone had success with the Libero in FM14, or should I scrap it and just go with a Regista?
I've attached the tactic. Any feedback appreciated.