A_Sober_Paddy Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 So into my third season with Limerick, started well in Europe, winning 5 drawing 1. League campaign started, looked like world betters in first few games, then looked like an under 5's side against a midtable side lost 3-0. Then won 3 and again looked terrible but this time against one of the title challengers....on paper I have the best keeper and defenders, but look so shakey at times it's infuriating...I have tried the retain defensive/conservative approach for these games but all that happens is I lose them 1-0 instead of 2-1 3-2... What's the best approach to games against the "bigger" teams. Also how does one deal with players who look uninteresting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsupian Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 With no information on how you play you won't get any useful advice. If I don't know what we don't know what your defensive plan is we can't help you. That said with a contain and to a lesser extend defensive mentality you are telling your team to sit deep and stand off. This creates a very compact block in front of the goal but you will concede space in front and out wide for long shots and crosses and you might be vulnerable to skilled players dribbling into the box to draw fouls or create chaos against a defense that is hesitant to close him down. Watching games to see how goals are scored, how you deal with crosses, etc. would be a good idea. btw. Did you read some of the stickied links like the art of defensive football? Quote Also how does one deal with players who look uninteresting Warn them after bad performances and tell them you expect a performance from them before the game. That said if you are playing a friendly or are winning with big numbers it's just what happens to players and I wouldn't be worried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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