Okay, so I've have worked for quite a while on this Libero tactic. At one point it incorporated a Wide Target Man and a Regista, but i ended up with this hybrid version of a 343 tactic. It just plays so well with quick passing and a lot beautiful build up play. I often use a Libero in my tactics and this is no different. He's the holding midfielder in attack and the rock in defense. When the role fits the system he's the perfect player to have in your team. Retrain a ball playing defender or a versatile defensive midfielder. So how do we line up?
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It all starts with the sweeper keeper (AT). Think Neuer or your very own league two keeper He's set to distribute to the Libero to start the build up from here. Important attributes are one on ones(yes sometimes the Libero gets caught upfield), reflexes and passing. Commanding the area is great too...
Libero(AT) He's set to pres more, so that he can break the line of defense while the other two CBs cover for him. He dictates play from deep and stops alot of counter attacks. Key attributes are Heading, passing, tackling, positioning, anticipation and off the ball as well as vision. Good PPMs are gets forward whenever possible. Switches ball to opposite flank, tries killerball often, stays on feet in tackles, plays out of trouble - if your Libero can dribble then have him train runs with ball through the middle.
Central Defender(ST) - Here you have your right footed defender who's good in the air and rather fast. PPMs Stays back at all time, marks opponent tight
Ball Playing Defender(ST) Left footed defender here with decent passing and vision besides defensive skills.
Left wingback (SU) The most defensive of the two wingbacks...a great PPM is tries one two
Right Wingback (AT) He's vital. Gets a fair amount of assists, because the offensive midfielder links up very nice with this player. PPMs Gets forward whenever possible. Cuts inside from right flank is surprisingly good for this role.
CMs - they are tweaked a little different, but think of the left one as the more offensive of the pair, an advanced/roaming playmaker and the right one as the more deep lying playmaker. PPMs tries killerball often and arrives late in the area are good ones...
OFF MID - Your "shadowstriker". Have an allround attacking midfielder play here. Doesnt have to be fast or a great dribbler. Dont know about PPMs here...keep it simple. Dont have him train any runs with ball, as I think it will kill the flow of the offense, but I could be wrong
False9. Think Messi.
Poacher. Needs off the ball, pace/acceleration, finishing and thats kinda it. Moves into channels is a good PPM.
Team instructions are here
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Please note that crosses are set to low crosses...so you need small fast kind of strikers, but you can try with bigger strikers and change to mixed or high crosses.
We play FAST POSSESION football through the middle.
OPP instruction
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Been working on this tactic on a long term save, but only tested it for a whole season in holiday mode, but it scored 99 points in the very first test and thats ALOT in holiday mode!!
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Please observe the game. If you're holding onto a lead please hit defensive or contain or simply create a time wasting version of the tactic. If you're an underdog team you might want to play around with the mentality. Maybe defensive or counter could work, but haven't tested it.
I dont have inputs on training. Either train the roles or have your ***.manager taking care of business. Offensive movements might be the best going into games, but if youre struggling defensively maybe change to def.pos or team cohesion: I just let my *** manager handle this as well. Seems to work just as fine, but I could be wrong.
Please download Tweak Version here. It is a little bit better. See post #21 on page three. Will keep original tactic for anyone interested. https://www.mediafire.com/?43s9fgus1j8v8if
Original version here. https://www.mediafire.com/?ow7o5xxuy7j7hho
View attachment 105388
It all starts with the sweeper keeper (AT). Think Neuer or your very own league two keeper He's set to distribute to the Libero to start the build up from here. Important attributes are one on ones(yes sometimes the Libero gets caught upfield), reflexes and passing. Commanding the area is great too...
Libero(AT) He's set to pres more, so that he can break the line of defense while the other two CBs cover for him. He dictates play from deep and stops alot of counter attacks. Key attributes are Heading, passing, tackling, positioning, anticipation and off the ball as well as vision. Good PPMs are gets forward whenever possible. Switches ball to opposite flank, tries killerball often, stays on feet in tackles, plays out of trouble - if your Libero can dribble then have him train runs with ball through the middle.
Central Defender(ST) - Here you have your right footed defender who's good in the air and rather fast. PPMs Stays back at all time, marks opponent tight
Ball Playing Defender(ST) Left footed defender here with decent passing and vision besides defensive skills.
Left wingback (SU) The most defensive of the two wingbacks...a great PPM is tries one two
Right Wingback (AT) He's vital. Gets a fair amount of assists, because the offensive midfielder links up very nice with this player. PPMs Gets forward whenever possible. Cuts inside from right flank is surprisingly good for this role.
CMs - they are tweaked a little different, but think of the left one as the more offensive of the pair, an advanced/roaming playmaker and the right one as the more deep lying playmaker. PPMs tries killerball often and arrives late in the area are good ones...
OFF MID - Your "shadowstriker". Have an allround attacking midfielder play here. Doesnt have to be fast or a great dribbler. Dont know about PPMs here...keep it simple. Dont have him train any runs with ball, as I think it will kill the flow of the offense, but I could be wrong
False9. Think Messi.
Poacher. Needs off the ball, pace/acceleration, finishing and thats kinda it. Moves into channels is a good PPM.
Team instructions are here
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Please note that crosses are set to low crosses...so you need small fast kind of strikers, but you can try with bigger strikers and change to mixed or high crosses.
We play FAST POSSESION football through the middle.
OPP instruction
View attachment 105385
Been working on this tactic on a long term save, but only tested it for a whole season in holiday mode, but it scored 99 points in the very first test and thats ALOT in holiday mode!!
View attachment 105382 View attachment 105379
Please observe the game. If you're holding onto a lead please hit defensive or contain or simply create a time wasting version of the tactic. If you're an underdog team you might want to play around with the mentality. Maybe defensive or counter could work, but haven't tested it.
I dont have inputs on training. Either train the roles or have your ***.manager taking care of business. Offensive movements might be the best going into games, but if youre struggling defensively maybe change to def.pos or team cohesion: I just let my *** manager handle this as well. Seems to work just as fine, but I could be wrong.
Please download Tweak Version here. It is a little bit better. See post #21 on page three. Will keep original tactic for anyone interested. https://www.mediafire.com/?43s9fgus1j8v8if
Original version here. https://www.mediafire.com/?ow7o5xxuy7j7hho
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