[The Art of Possession Football]

3 hours ago, thomas166 said:

 

Okay I may have overthought the midfielders covering the back four, leaving the attacking options more isolated. In terms of posession we've been dominating the first couple of friendlies, but have been rather wasteful with our chances so the AF may need to be changed.

I might also look at setting the DLP to Roam from Position to offer more support going forward.

I thought the combination of the CM-D, the F9 and the AF would work in a similar way to the BBM and the F9 in providing the transition between the midfield and the attack.

You can not assign the "Roam from position" PI t the DPL, he has the "Hold Position" Pi by default. Try to switch him to a RPM, he will offer more help to others player and moreover he is a decent runner from deep, which is fundamental against team who defend deep. The BBM role is more similar to the CM-S role with the Roam from position PI. My advice is to look at the chance you have, especially at how the shots are created. You will see if you lack of support and if your transition is fluid.

[The Art of Possession Football]

Looking at the tactic I see some problems. Cm-D and DLP-S are very static role. You do not have any movement in the middle of the pitch. Both of them will hold their position (the Cm-D even more than the DLP). The AF will not provide any support in the transition.  When the FB has the ball, what are his passing option? The DLP move towards him? What about support from the midfielder when a Winger has the ball?