4-2-3-1 General Advice

[Santiago Morning]

Hi all, 

I'm playing FM17, which seems to be made for the 4-2-3-1 formation, however, i haven't had much success with it in past saves. I've often played a 4-3-1-2, as i prefer to have two strikers, however that formation can be a bit narrow.

 

I've just been offersd a job at Lyon, and might try a 4-2-3-1 again. Perhaps the width it offers might allow me to stretch defences more, but I've never had success with an isolated striker. 

 

So, what general advice would you have for player roles?

The right and left backs.. do you have them on automatic?

And the two midfielders, one on defence and one on support?

What roles do you usually have for the wide attacking midfielders? 

The lone stricker? attacking? deep-lying? 

 

i like to play with a fast tempo, play wide if i can, plenty of low crosses, but don't really want the striker to be too isolated.

 

As i said, I've never had much success with this tactic, but it may have the potential to take a team further. 

 

Thanking you, 

SM