Can the desired effect be achieved using a libero in a back 3? That might be the exact opposite of the HB, but maybe he'll stay a little deeper in possession.
Anybody have ideas for budget options? I'd like to employ a shadow striker teamed with a TM(S) in a 4-4-1-1 DM formation in a counter attacking system.
If you could have anyone to play in the shadow striker role, who would your top 5 choices be?
Who would you buy if you had to do it on a budget?
What prospects would you try to buy who could grow into excellent shadow strikers?
Is this topic still live? I am at the beginning of a Villa save and want to try to emulate the Mourinho method to stay up and build the team into a contender. I would love to read more!
I'm looking to start a Championship save with OPR and wonder if there are any players with Premier League potential who would be willing to sign with the club. Championship managers: please post your top 5 recommendations for the first season.