How to translate this idea into FM?

[bigtukker]

Hello there,

I'm playing as Dutch side FC Eindhoven, 2nd tier in the Netherlands. I have some great backs and overall the best stats are passing, tackling, sramina and pace. The formation is basically 4-1-2-1-2 in a narrow shape. My idea is to play with very aggressive wing backs and have the DMC drop between the two DCs to create a three-men defense. In build-up the DMC can start attacks from the center while the wing backs begin the attacks from the wings. In attack the DMC drops and the CWB move along forward, to give options to the MCs. When they lose the ball in the Final Third, the CWB should first press on the backs, while the CDs move to the back positions to delay fast coming attacks so the CWB can run back if necessary.

My current line-up looks like this:

DF - D AF - A

AP - S

CM - S BBM - S

HB - D

CWB - A CD - D CD - D CWB - A

GK - G

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TIs: Shorter Passing, Work Ball into the Box, Exploit the Middle, Push Higher Up, Get Stuck In, Use Offside Trap, Close Down Much More, Low Crosses (my jumping and heading stats are terrible)

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but in theory it sounds to me like it might work, I'm not sure though how to fill in some of the roles (especially the DMC) and the TIs. Can someone help me?

 

[Nnicod55]

Just try that one you can never just say "it don't work"... Of course you need to do some tweaks almost all the time but sounds good

 

[phillipCRY]

I'm extremely accustomed to 4-1-2-1-2 formation. I managed Newcastle United on 2nd place in PL with that formation. And I watched a tons of video clips to figure out Juventus and AC Milan's tactics, aka 4-1-2-1-2 or
4-3-1-2.

Btw, that's a good idea to compete with stronger teams (IMO). Cuz you can dominate in the middle of the pitch then those stronger teams are not capable of get past your players in the middle. So they're obliged to pass the ball to both sides.

However, based on my experience, if your team is a favorite, comparing to other teams, you should be careful.
Cuz they tend to set back and as soon as taking the ball away from your side, they will dwell the ball to both sides where your CWB moves forward. And 4-1-2-1-2 tactic is sort of centralized to attack in middle. When you have a match against weaker teams, you should make a space and exploit it. When it comes to that, 4-1-2-1-2 is not a best tactic to make spaces. I strongly recommend you to create a back-up tactic.

 

[duca015]

I would not use CWB-s on ATT in this formation if I am favorite in game... They tend to cross more often, and by the time they get to cross, opponent box will be crowded. Instead, try to change up something, put at least one of CWB-s to support duty, to recycle possession and one cm on attack duty, to have some runs trough middle as well... In this setup, interesting would be to put left FB to CWB-s, and CM-s to change to CM-attack, and then change accordingly BBM to some other appropriate role , like DLP, or RPM, as you need more creativity to break down opposition that is defending deep. You need runs from deep, you need to be patient and you need to always have good plan against counter attacks.

I like this formation and I think it can be very effective, but there is lot things that you have to consider when creating it... I also think that this formation works best when you have deep runner and playmaker from DMC position (regista/RPM), and one defensive oriented player in MC position, at least I think it worked better for me like this... I would also avoid any playmaker roles in AMC position or at least I would think about alternative, as it could be working for a while, but once when opponent pulls back and deny space for AP, then he would be ineffective most of the time and out of game, so keep in mind that you will have to find some alternative plan on how will you change his role and how will this affect your gameplan...

Also, you have to consider who will be making runs with or without ball, do you have any player that can finish crosses that your FB-s will be sending... Having one strong TM type of striker could prove to be very effective and good for you, at least as back up plan... Also, if you do not have above average technically gifted team, you may need to push up your defense a little bit and play with more risk, to avoid situations where you will be pined to your half with your midfield running all over the place in trying to get the ball back, only to give it again to opponent as soon as you loose it.