I decided to transition to a two-striker system, away from the typical 4-3-3DM system I tend to favour for a couple of reasons. So it should therefore be of no surprise for you to read that this blog is not about data (if you’ll excuse one pie chart), but a tactical write-up of the recent transition to a 4-3-1-2 that I have made with Southampton, and the third-man runs that this has enabled within the tactical setup. Curiously, despite my penchant for data, I’ve rarely used the data analysis information that’s available to managers in the game, and I’ve not created a single spreadsheet/extracted any of the data from the game itself (though I did for the write up for FM Grasshopper). ![]() My work, and my over-ambition with the number of players I’ve loaded up into my save, has meant I’m only four and a half seasons into my save with Southampton in FM22. This was true of both my AC Milan save in FM20 and in my (much-missed from my perspective) Le Havre save in FM21. Previous blogs I’ve written have typically focussed on looking at the save I was playing through from a data perspective too – using data analysis to back up scout reports and an overview of the player attributes to outline my reasonings for signing players. I’ve chosen not to diarise my save largely down to time commitments at work, so this way I could at least play when time allowed between a heavy workload. Just be aware that a balance is needed between attack and defence for this 4-2-4 to work, otherwise you face your midfield being very overwhelmed.įollow me for more FM22 content or find us on Twitter for more Football Manager news and content.I made an early decision to take a break from the Football Manager blogging scene, besides my guest blogging piece for FM Grasshopper where I took a deep dive into his trequartista using the available data to show just how well he had played. However, there are benefits to tweaking tactics to player roles that work or to instructions that you are comfortable with. Preset tactics are very useful, especially for those who are unaware of how tactics work or for newbies to FM22. Naturally, getting the right players for this tactic helps, but when you do, your brand of football becomes easier to get right. Overall, one promotion a high scoring team and a much tighter defence meant a highly enjoyable experience with this tactic. Its a pleasure to watch when your team is free scoring AND tight at the back. ![]() A good Ball Winning Midfielder should be good at marking tackling and physically capable of jostling with opponents for the ball.Īttributes – Marking Tackling Aggression Anticipation Teamwork Work Rate Stamina Strength (preferably). Without one, we could not win the ball back and were exposed defensively, especially when the Wing Backs were out of position. ![]() I mentioned this above, but a BWM was essential to containing the opponents midfield. So with the tactical style and team instructions set, below are the main roles that were pivotal to how we played and could not be deviated from. The use of one Inside Forward meant we could attack out wide or through the middle, as we could overload all over the pitch. Slightly shorter passing with a slightly higher tempo and playing for set pieces was our aim going forward, giving my players more freedom to attack anywhere across the pitch. THIS looks way better! Lower League = Less Instructions needed.Ĭonsidering the original preset showed a boatload of “In Possession” instructions, making it easier for my players to understand was key.
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