[Playing On The Edge: Dominating Possession with only one CB]

54 minutes ago, crusadertsar said:

I don't know what to tell you. If you look through this thread then you will see that with the right type of player in IWB role it is rather good defensively. You have to always make sure that their traits are suitable too.

But the tactic is what it is. Thats why I call it "Playing on the edge". It is inspired by Cruyff's vision of defending proactively in the opponent's half. If you are too nervous with that then dont use it and use something safer (and more boring) like 3-4-3 with 3 CBs but I will tell you right away like @Impacto said above me you wont see the same beautiful passing plays. CBs in the match engine were never good at that sort of thing (even when told to play with a very high defensive line). Afterall I really tried hard to make 3-4-3 with 3 CBs work in past in both FM20 and FM21 and it was only when I moved by creative defenders/midfielders into IWB (D) roles that it really started to click. 

Sure, I was not looking for a miracle solution, just wondering if you had faced that problem and managed to solve it.

Also, I am not on the best team... I am playing Malaga, got promoted to La Liga on the first season and only used this formation on the last 6 or so matches of the season, when I already had avoided relegation. I don't have the best players, but I still ask them to do what I want them to do.

[Playing On The Edge: Dominating Possession with only one CB]

I tried to copy your tactic but as I mentioned on your other thread, I feel like my defense is way too exposed. When on attack, my wing backs go forward and leave the CB alone with one or sometimes two opponent attackers!

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How do you deal with two striker formations? I am getting often situations like these when I am on the attack (my team is the light blue):

My wing backs are number 2 and 3. That will leave me exposed to easy counter attacks...