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Thank you @boey for this essential suggestion.

Here are some new sources on OM's tactical system under De Zerbi. Roberto De Zerbi – Olympique Marseille – Tactical Analysis - The Football Analyst (the-footballanalyst.com) With the recent arrival of Rabiot, a return to a system where Merlin plays the role of inside fullback, forming the double pivot in the build phase, pushing the midfielder higher up on the same side is quite possible. As for Koné, initially a relay midfielder, Roberto De Zerbi sees him as a more attacking profile occupying the AMC position.

Thank you for your response and interest in this new feature. Indeed, it's quite popular in many European soccer leagues and beyond. Hopefully, as you say, it will be included in the next version of FM25.

To be moved to the Football Manager Feature Requests section (PC/Mac). Thanks for your time. PS: Thanks @XaW for moving the topic.

In the next FM25 opus, I suggest that an option be made available (TIs/PIs) so that the goalkeeper (GK) can act as a central defender (CB). After a goal clearance, one of the central defenders (CB) could make the clearance from six metres out with the option of a short or long kick. With the choice of a short kick, the goalkeeper (GK) would be positioned in the centre of the six-metre zone alongside the central defenders, whose main objective is to attract and provoke as much pressure as possible from the opponent. It would also be possible for the option to temporarily transform the goalkeeper (GK) into a central defender (CB) when the team is looking for a solution and goes back to move the opposing block. With the choice of a long kick the goalkeeper (GK) would be preserved for example because of injury, fatigue, temporary knock. In writing this suggestion, it seems more like a new goalkeeper role than an option to be ticked off. Thanks for reading and interest.

Last weekend saw the start of the French L1 championship for the 2024-2025 season. For his first match in the colours of Olympique de Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Koné, Brassier and Kondogbia absent from the starting 11. In the week leading up to the match, RDZ worked on a system with Lirola (LFB) and Merlin (LDM). The system changed from 4-2-3-1 to 3-2-2-3 in deferred possession, with Henrique (LW) moving inside as AMCL, while Lirola (LFB) occupied the winger position. The concept of 'W and M' formation. The return of the starting players will certainly define a more permanent pattern. RDZ intends to play Koné as an attacking midfielder. Will he position him physically in the 4-2-3-1 position ? Or will he be virtually on the attacking line with Merlin's switch to defensive midfielder ?

The use of positional structures based on '4 heights' applied during the match against Sunderland. Of particular note in this match was the positioning of Merlin (LFB), who played in the AMC strata in the possession phase. The incorporation of Hojbjerg into the midfield (a double pivot formed with Kondogbia) enabled Merlin to project himself more frequently than in recent games.

Olympique de Marseille will play 5 friendlies this summer in preparation for their Ligue 1 season. De Zerbi's men have already faced Nîmes on July 21, before playing SC Toulon, Pau, Sunderland and Augbsurg to finish on August 10. For the first 3 games, RDZ fielded an initial 4-2-3-1 shape. 4-4-2 flat Out of Possession 3-2-2-3 In Possession Merlin (LFB) plays the role of inside fullback, forming the double pivot in the 3+2 build phase, pushing the midfielder higher up on the same side. Use of 1+2 microstructures to make progress in tight spaces, particularly on the Balerdi (CDC); Kondogbia (RMD); Merlin (LFB) axis. Source :

It's official for RDZ at Olympique de Marseille.

Thank you for your detailed answer.

Data on defensive heights and opportunities conceded season 2023-2024 in Europe. The average height of defensive actions is shown on the ordinate axis with a value in meters and the abscissa axis conceded chances per 90 minutes with a value in xga. There's no stupid question, just to make things clearer, do the actions start from the forward line or the center-back line ? Thank you.

Barring any surprises, RDZ is to become the new coach of Olympique de Marseille for the next three years. Roberto De Zerbi has shown real enthusiasm at the idea of coaching in a setting as hot as Marseille : the atmosphere of the Velodrome, the passion of the South, the history of the club... OM attracts him. The prospect of working over three years motivates him. A huge coup for the club.

Hi everyone, This season at Marseille has been complicated but exciting, with its Europa League run and the hopes of a whole city and a whole nation to see it through. As Gennaro Gattuso's replacement, Jean-Louis Gasset set up camp at La Commanderie as a temporary fireman. To stop the haemorrhaging, Gasset returned to a system favoured by the majority of the dressing room : a 3-5-2, and also allowed other players to finally play in their positions in contrast to Gattuso's stubbornness with his dressing room. Overall, the Gasset method is based on simple things: bringing calm to the tumult of recent times in Marseille. The many injuries that followed Gasset's decision to take over have had a tactical impact. He has succeeded in restoring an identity and tactical flexibility by playing in one formation and then another. In particular, the return of key players from injury has enabled Gasset to return to his preferred system. The average positions for the last games. Ligue 1 Toulouse vs. OM https://www.sofascore.com/toulouse-olympique-de-marseille/QHsGI#id:11391290 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=87fd6d3b8129cac4204baecadb5200799ba5b3e8209984c13cf72aac1fecb110 OM vs. Nice https://www.sofascore.com/nice-olympique-de-marseille/QHslI#id:12184790 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=bded9751d786766a9386cf22a9d01ef6c4d1ad2d9ea45b04525e74de5283e9b5 OM vs. Lens https://www.sofascore.com/rc-lens-olympique-de-marseille/QHsYH#id:11391276 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=543d81bf0c4f6ed7194afd5d4e38d4f28e64b3ba78591a8bf787ab7281f5de30 Europa League OM vs. Benfica https://www.sofascore.com/benfica-olympique-de-marseille/QHsgkb#id:12163229 OM vs. Atalanta https://www.sofascore.com/atalanta-olympique-de-marseille/QHsLdb#id:12173468 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=469495a0da606b3e4dd473172d51207489583540cabef04f02d3c9b7258c372f In addition, Ligue 1 championship stats : Style of play Marseille ranked 3rd in possession, 13th in average attacking speed, 3rd in high crosses, 7th in defensive actions, 8th in height of defensive actions, 10th in % against pressure. In terms of performance, we ranked 6th in scoring chances, 12th in attacking efficiency, 4th in % of possession within 30 metres of the opposition goal, 5th in high ball recovery, 1st in chances conceded (the fewest), 17th in defensive efficiency. This thread is a call for participation to all tactical specialists on the forum to recreate the real-life tactical scheme in FM. Thank you all for your support !

@crusadertsar Thank you for your reply. On your recommendation I'm going to open a new thread.

This season at Marseille has been complicated but exciting, with its Europa League run and the hopes of a whole city and a whole nation to see it through. The last few matches have featured a 3-5-2 tactical line-up. The numerous injuries have had an impact on the tactical organisation, not to mention the changes in coaching staff. I'm asking for your help in reproducing the 3-5-2 employed by OM at the end of this financial year. The average positions for the last two games. Ligue 1 https://www.sofascore.com/rc-lens-olympique-de-marseille/QHsYH#id:11391276 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=543d81bf0c4f6ed7194afd5d4e38d4f28e64b3ba78591a8bf787ab7281f5de30 Europa League https://www.sofascore.com/atalanta-olympique-de-marseille/QHsLdb#id:12173468 http://www.mclachbot.com/match_summary?matchid=469495a0da606b3e4dd473172d51207489583540cabef04f02d3c9b7258c372f In addition, Ligue 1 championship stats Style of play Marseille ranked 3rd in possession, 13th in average attacking speed, 3rd in high crosses, 7th in defensive actions, 8th in height of defensive actions, 10th in % against pressure. In terms of performance, we ranked 6th in scoring chances, 12th in attacking efficiency, 4th in % of possession within 30 metres of the opposition goal, 5th in high ball recovery, 1st in chances conceded (the fewest), 17th in defensive efficiency. Thank you all for your support in the future.

Hello everyone, Since the arrival of Jean-Louis Gasset at Olympique de Marseille following the sacking of Gennaro Gattuso, Illiman Ndiaye has found his best role. His numerous calls and ball grabs make him a real free electron who disrupts defensive lines. In a 433, what roles will you see to achieve the result in the screenshot ? The role of F9(s), DLF(s), CF(s) in this 433 organisation seem the most suitable and creative, but the drop-off dynamic doesn't seem to be as marked as the role given to the player in real life. The addition of a PIs Roam from position and TIs Focus play through the middle does not accentuate a more seated position. I'm sharing the video from which the capture is taken : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJch_23He8E Thanks for your contributions

It's official : Gattuso is no longer coach of Olympique de Marseille.

Gattuso has been sacked. Gasset has been called in until the end of the season. For their first match in the Europa League, the team returned to a 3-5-2 formation. In this formation, too, the central midfielders played off-centre, sometimes very high up the pitch. This movement is more noticeable on the right, where the right-back plays an attacking role.

Hello everyone, Considering the options and capabilities of the current game engine, is it possible to position an axial midfield at the sideline as shown in the screenshot ? Carrilero's role seems to be a choice to offer him which seems limited. The activation in the TIs of "Focus Play Down" does not encourage the player to move further out wide. In this example of a move down the right flank, the central midfielder moves off-centre to the touchline, the winger moves inside and the right-back triggers the sequence when the ball is given, making an appeal as high up the pitch as possible. Thank you for your suggestions/ideas

A change of programme, or at least that's to be expected given the last few games. Gattuso's press conference yesterday before the Europa League play-off match : The message got through. Forget 352.

Thank you

Thanks @whatsupdoc @Cloud9 for sharing your ideas with us In the 352 proposed by Gattuso, it seems that the two out of the three are number 8's. In all the roles currently proposed in the opus, without getting too far ahead of myself, the only role likely to have a high positioning is Mezzala. Unless the height of the line of engagement could allow other roles to be positioned high up in the middle ? There is one particularity to note regarding the positioning of the central defender in this match, playing the role of libero in support of the third midfielder. As far as the striker is concerned, I read something interesting in @Rashidi Daljit's guide (The book of roles), in a line of two strikers, each with an advanced attacking role, there is an automatic alternation, with one dropping back to play off-centre and the other positioning himself deeper, on the alert. The pressing forward can also offer support on the flank, helping to build play, as can the false 9, deep lying forward and complete forward (creative strikers). In this scenario, would it make sense to have two AFs ? That is a good question

Hello everyone, Currently on opus 24, is it possible to reproduce this position example concerning the central midfielders in the capture below ? Also, is it possible for a striker to go off-centre as in the image below ? Thank you for your contributions