Alright, let's dive into some fresh tactics, folks! We're back with another video, and tonight we're experimenting with some new players and formations. We've got some exciting new additions to the squad, and we're going to see how they fit into our tactical setup.
Player Selection and Team Setup
First off, we've got three new players to integrate into the team. We've got Danny Olmo, who's got Tiki Taka and Quick Step Plus. He can also play center mid and has decent defending and physical stats. Then there's Paulo Futre, a speed demon with 5-star skills and a 5-star weak foot, plus the Inside Foot Plus+ trait. He can play striker and is super fast. Finally, we've got Pope, who EA seems to be hinting will be a top-tier keeper, giving him Footwork Plus.
We're going to be trying out a 4-4-1-1 formation. I really like short passing, so we're going to keep experimenting with it until EA fixes the depth.
Here's the lineup:
- Formation: 4-4-1-1
- Attack: Futre (Striker), Neres (Left Wing), Puskas (Right Wing), Olmo (Center Mid), Trent (Left Back), Skelly (Right Back)
- Midfield: Olmo (Center Mid),
- Defense: Skelly (Left Back), Trent (Right Back)
- Goalkeeper: Pope
Tactical Instructions
Let's break down the tactical instructions:
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Build Up Play:
- Speed: Balanced
- Passing: Short Passing
- Positioning: Organized
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Chance Creation:
- Passing: Balanced
- Crossing: Balanced
- Positioning: Organized
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Defensive Style: Balanced
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Defensive Width: 40
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Defensive Depth: 60
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Player Instructions:
- Striker (Futre): Get in Behind
- CAM (Odgaard): Classic 10
- Left Wing (Neres): Inside Forward
- Right Wing (Puskas): Inside Forward
- Left Center Mid (Olmo): DLP Build Up
- Right Center Mid (Box to Box): Box to Box
- Fullbacks: Balanced
Gameplay and Key Tactical Points
The key to this formation is using the CAM and sending the center mids on runs. We want to get Trent on more in-behind runs.
- Attacking Runs: The runs from the wide players and the center mid create multiple options, making it tough to defend.
- Passing: Short passing is key. We're looking for quick, one-touch passing to open up the defense.
- Finishing: Finishing is a problem this year.
- Defending: The 4-4-1-1 can be solid defensively, but you need to be smart about when to commit players forward.
Match Analysis
We played a few games to test out the tactics.
- Qualifiers: We warmed up in Champs qualifiers.
- Rivals: We then went into Division Rivals Elite division.
We faced some tough opponents, including the dreaded 4-2-1-3 formation.
- 4-2-1-3: This formation is still a problem. The key is to try and overload the flanks and create space for your CAM to operate.
Player Performance
- Futre: Futre is super fast and a great option to get in behind.
- Olmo: Olmo is good with the upgrades.
- Puskas: Puskas is amazing.
- Pope: Pope is a keeper.
Final Thoughts
The 4-4-1-1 can be a solid formation, but it requires a good CAM and center mids who can make runs. You need to use L1/R1 a lot to create space and passing lanes.