Working a lot, so i don't have much time to play. Anyway, trying to make something out of combo2 (stopped using the others 2 but will using Combo1 again at home and maybe test your combo2.1.2).
So, combo 2 with the new patch is not working for you guys, right? I don't agree.
In terms of defense i would not ask for more. The other team can have the ball and pass it around my box, but will not make many shoots, and the ones that makes are long ones. Sometimes i struggle if they play 2 strikers and an AMC, but for the majority of the games it's good.
In terms of attack, if the team seems to loose the ball many times in the midfield, and it seems it does not "explode" towards the "enemy" box, i shout "use/explore flanks". The wingers and the AMC will use the flanks to open the defense. Also i thick the TM and pass to feet. The wingers and the striker will score a lot and the 2 MCs will assist a lot too.
It's important to check if the MCs are loosing the ball because they hold it too much. if so, change their personal instructions to not do it.
And you score 2 goals. it's important to shout "hassle opponents" and "retain possession". If you just score 1 i advise to keep the flanks strategy, unless it's the final 10 minutes. If so, use this shouts.
You can also shout "closing down" if you feel the opponent wingers are getting too much space and "aggressive tackle" if you feel the midfield is letting the opponents run with the ball too much.
I will uplad my version of the combo 2 and will work in a variation of the combo2 against City kind of teams. But will only do this Wednesday at night. Untill then, and for those who believe it, have a great Xmas.