4-3-2-1 Narrow Formation

[lmukoya60]

Does anyone have an idea on how I can beat the 4-3-2-1 Narrow Formation?

[De Nile]

3-5-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-4-2 DM

[glengarry224]

41 minutes ago, De Nile said:

3-5-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-4-2 DM

Good point.  And any other formation which either has a back-3 (especially with a DM), or a  back-4 with either DM-CM-CM or 2 DMs, for example a 4-3-3.  I tend to favor formations with 2 players on each flank.  Other possible instructions, depending upon your players and how the opposition plays:

• narrower in defense: but beware of good crossing teams.  You might need to have one or both wingers man mark really good opposition fullbacks/wingbacks
• wider in attack - possibly also with more direct passing
• play at least one winger on W(s) or W(a) to take advantage of space left behind by forward charging opposition wingbacks
• standard or lower LOE plus counter attack to draw forwards your opponent's wingbacks
• focus play down one or both flanks
• take your DM or CM off a playmaking role if they are getting marked out of the game, and possibly use a winger as playmaker,
  • or put your striker on DLF/F9 to take advantage of the space between your opponent's DL and midfield (but not in conjunction with counter attacking)

Edited September 7, 2021 by glengarry224