AhmedR1711 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) Context: I typically play the usual Gegenpress on FM because it is the type of football I love watching in real life. However, I have decided to try to move towards a more possession-focused system of play, emulating a Guardiola-esque managerial philosophy. The goal of my tactic is high-pressing football and high levels of possession, all intent on creating chances, scoring goals and maintaining defensive solidity. The issue I have is that I am struggling to score goals with this tactic. Defensively, it seems fine, choking out much of the opposition's attack. How can I improve this tactic offensively and score more goals, all while maintaining defensive efficiency? Ultimately, I want my striker to be the main goal-scoring threat, however, I put the collective over the individual so I don't mind him not scoring a ridiculous amount if it means the team collectively scores goals. Any help will be much appreciated Edited July 11 by AhmedR1711 Added team instructions' images Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) Drop the AF and open up the width a little? You are setup to control the possession but are also kind of in a typical narrow/direct Liverpool gegenpress w/some of your TIs. I would prefer a role on Bissouma that triggers a rotation for a 3-2 buildup. A more patient approach with a Poacher will see you turn the ball over less. Edited July 11 by Cloud9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasson Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I would, as Cloud9 also suggests, change Bissouma's role and duty to either BBM(s), CM(a) or MEZ(s/a) to trigger a positional rotation and make him be a part of the '5' in the 3-2-5. With both an IFB(d) and W(s) on his side, I don't believe you have to be conservative with his duty and you could easily go for CM(a). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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