3 or 4 at the back ? DECISIONS....
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Yami-Naruto
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Depends on the opposition. If they are playing a 4-5-1 then 3 CBs is far too many which leaves spaces elsewhere n the pitch. 4 is better as you have one CB to mark and one CB to cover with the fullbacks to cover the opponents wide players.
This is similar if the opponent plays 4-3-3 then 3 CBs will either become very stretched or if the WB's are deep then its the same as for 4-5-1.
I'd only opt for a 3-5-2 when the opponent plays a 4-4-2, that way you have a surplus in midfield and at the back
Theres more to a formation than the number of defenders though. A lot depends on how wide / deep you play yr midfielders etc
This is similar if the opponent plays 4-3-3 then 3 CBs will either become very stretched or if the WB's are deep then its the same as for 4-5-1.
I'd only opt for a 3-5-2 when the opponent plays a 4-4-2, that way you have a surplus in midfield and at the back
Theres more to a formation than the number of defenders though. A lot depends on how wide / deep you play yr midfielders etc
Mr Darkstar
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i have always played 4 at the back only time i may have changed it would have been through bordem and wanting more midfielders to play. i dont think the amount on your backline matter that much depending on what positions you have your midfield playing.
TechGuyatNY
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depends on the team i play on, usually i play 4
but some teams, like inter and barcelona, who have 3 good CBs, i'll play a 3 defender formation with wingbacks or a 5 defender formation with full backs
but some teams, like inter and barcelona, who have 3 good CBs, i'll play a 3 defender formation with wingbacks or a 5 defender formation with full backs
CryingGallas
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4 works for me!!!
muzza798
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Playing 3 at the back isnt suicide. I was online yesterday and played with Genoa against R. Madrid and played 3 at the back. At the time it felt like suicide but i was in a 'fuck it' attitude and went for it. It worked pretty well. Drew 1-1 and was dominated due to Sculli being sent off but playing 5 in midfield completely shut is offense down to a walking pace.
Its that gap between midfield and defence that gets exploited by the big teams and with 5 in midfield it was to cramped for him to start up is attacking runs or to just simply knock it up top. If i was Liverpool or som1 i would of wiped the floor with him. He was good aswell. Its worth a go for a game or so.
Its that gap between midfield and defence that gets exploited by the big teams and with 5 in midfield it was to cramped for him to start up is attacking runs or to just simply knock it up top. If i was Liverpool or som1 i would of wiped the floor with him. He was good aswell. Its worth a go for a game or so.
It depends on the opponent wheather to play 3 or 4 at the back i think. Last night i played a CL tournament with my mate (as atletico madrid) In the quarter final we met Liverpool. As they're playing 4-5-1 we figured we only needed 3 defenders positioned very close to each other (all played as cb) But then if you're playing against a team that plays 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 i would suggest you play 4 at the back. I usually play 4-4-2 in my ML - however i tend to use the default formation when playing friendlies against my mates..
zizou4ever
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It depends on the players you have and the opposite's formation.
If the opponent plays with only one forward (for ex. 4-5-1), I would not use a 3 back formation.
Another thing is the use of one of the 3 as a sweeper. The sweeper doesn't act only covering the CBs, but at the correct time, he goes to midfield like a DM or even in attack! If you use him this way, it makes a lot of difference.
If the opponent plays with only one forward (for ex. 4-5-1), I would not use a 3 back formation.
Another thing is the use of one of the 3 as a sweeper. The sweeper doesn't act only covering the CBs, but at the correct time, he goes to midfield like a DM or even in attack! If you use him this way, it makes a lot of difference.
zizou88
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I've got your ID picture as a poster on my wall. the posters about 6 tall =D
Red Owl
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My usual tactic is 4-4-2, with wide full backs, but fairly defensive CMs. This is because (as discussed on another thread) early crosses are the best way of scoring goals - so I use my SMs and SBs to whip the ball in towards the strikers (or more often, the winger from the opposite wing)...
zizou4ever
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Sabatasso
Banned
--------CD------CD
RB---------------------LB
---------------DM
---------CM
-SMR
--------------------SML
--------------SS
---------CF
All out attack, opposite side and pressing the whole game and attacking level in the middle, I use counter attack occationally.
I excecute quick counter-attacks before defence is organized then I follow up with a massive pressure if the first wave doesen't result in a goal.
Teams: Argentina and Tottenham
I rarely concede more than 1 goal, score average of 3 goals per game.
I focus on crosses, byline and early and high through balls from CM & DM
Top Player and Professional, I haven't decided wich offers the most realistic opposition yet.
PS. I try to score nice goals, rather than many goals.
-Winning is easy, it's winning in style that matters.
RB---------------------LB
---------------DM
---------CM
-SMR
--------------------SML
--------------SS
---------CF
All out attack, opposite side and pressing the whole game and attacking level in the middle, I use counter attack occationally.
I excecute quick counter-attacks before defence is organized then I follow up with a massive pressure if the first wave doesen't result in a goal.
Teams: Argentina and Tottenham
I rarely concede more than 1 goal, score average of 3 goals per game.
I focus on crosses, byline and early and high through balls from CM & DM
Top Player and Professional, I haven't decided wich offers the most realistic opposition yet.
PS. I try to score nice goals, rather than many goals.
-Winning is easy, it's winning in style that matters.
luikang
Registered User
Wait a minute.
Manual Strats
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1 - All out attack
2 - Opposite side
3 - Pressing
4 - Counter Attack
Sliders
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Middle attacking
Is that what you use ? But Why wasting 4 on counter attacks if you have 1 to do it manually as soon as you get the ball back ?
And 3 can now be supplanted by the 'Pressing' slider, can't it ?
Oh and if you don't mind me asking, is that formation of yours really solid in defending online with only one DMF and two SBs instead of CBs ?
I like to stick with a formation consistently so im gonna test out 3 at the back and also 4 at the back tonight then stick with that moving forward.......
used to play 3 at the back with 2 DMs making runs back and to the wings............
cheers for the suggestions tho, iv added Mr-Darkstar & penev10 to my online.....
used to play 3 at the back with 2 DMs making runs back and to the wings............
cheers for the suggestions tho, iv added Mr-Darkstar & penev10 to my online.....
Sabatasso
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As I said, I rarely concede more than 1 goal, but it might not work that way for you. I don't really play a lot online, but I have only lost about 10-15% of my online matches. I play with Tottenham online.
I get better opposition by playing against friends however, but I rarely concede more than 1 goal then too, but I don't always score against them so I lose maybe 30-35% of my matches against them, I'd like to add that most of my friends play extremly defensive against me lately.