Seagullfan Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Always struggle against this formation with my 4-4-2 narrow diamond. I usually try and pump balls in behind the 2 full backs after they have advanced upfield but with little success. I believe it is best to play a 4-5-1 so that they have 3 central defenders marking the lone striker leaving space for you to exploit but I am not sure how best to take advantage of that. I am playing lower league and always struggle to break down this formation so any advice would be welcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLoveTheSaints! Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 5-3-2, you have to exploit the wings, because it's only a full back defending the wing so attack it with your full back and winger and just float/drill in the crosses to your forwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagullfan Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Trouble is I don't have any wingers and my crossing is appalling!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom69er Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Even with no natural wide players your best bet would be for the short term improvise someone in those areas then look to get someone in the next window even if just as a squad player to play when you need to change your game plan and attack the flanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagullfan Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Am thinking I will put my DMC on RFD often to fill the centre midfield high up the pitch and set my 2 central MC to wide play hug touchline and put RFD often on my FB's. This should allow my MC/FB's to overload the wings. If I get my poacher and TM to stay central then I can try and ping crosses in and get my AMC to RFD to give 3 against 3 in the centre. Not sure how effective this will be and haven't yet thought through the defensive implications ( Is hug touchline a possession based action so will they revert back to the centre when defending?? etc ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagullfan Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Worked an absolute treat with 70% possession and 16 shots on goal. Only won 2-1 but their keeper had a blinder and the MC's got wide and peppered the box with crosses. My poacher finished with 2 goals and a 9 rating. Don't you love it when a plan comes together!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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