Help! Counteracting 4 5 1 formation!!

[london_taste]

hi.. please can you advise me how to counteract 4-5-1 formation that is played with: more like 4-1 2 2-1

I cant seem to counteract this formation; as it is fairly strong in midfield/attack. This formation also allows midfield to spread wide, and cross in which often results in a goal..

I am playing with Chelsea with a 4-2 2-2 formation, but seem to loose posession in midfield and defending is difficult

any ideas buddies??

j

 

[Mini Maul]

Well,
I was thinking about a 4-2-2-2 formation,
But i didnt think it gave enough width to my play.
And i find the easest way to score is to get crosses in as you say.
What i wouldnt play againest a 4-2-1-2-1 is a 4-5-1

You have 4 defenders to mark up at least one AMF and 1 striker.
I would then in midfield,
Have:
DMF
CMF
RMF
LMF
AMF

The DMF will start all your attacks when your defenders get the ball, and he will also help you track the other AMF that they have,
Then you also have options on the wings and you also have an attacking option upfront.

For DMF, Essien would be a good bet but if your playing in the master league, i would go for Vadden Borre (Spelling), he plays all over the defence and is pretty solid on theball for me.
Upfront, being you only have one player, make sure he is a good header and jumper of the ball, drogba is probably a good choice but again, if your in the master league, have a look round for some good tall strikers who can head the ball.

I hope this helped.