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They didn't care much about possession. Neither do I It varied from 35% to 65%. I'll share some stats from Champions League matches: https://m.football-lineups.com/match/17121/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/17115/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/17101/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/15449/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/7365/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/7364/ https://m.football-lineups.com/match/7361/ Comparing to what I'm getting - pretty similar. For example, Manchester United in CL 1/4F: Averages in CL and Serie A It most certainly doesn't feel Dutch, the attacks are simple, without useless passes across the field. Against a weaker opponent, faced with a defensive opponent (Serie A mostly), I managed solid 60s, but with stronger, more open sides, 30s to 40s were maximal.

I won't say you are wrong, but you are not completely right as well, since you are not looking at the whole picture. Zambrotta was an attacking FB indeed. However, Zebina on the right wasn't. The only reason why - they interpret the role in a completely different way. This is something I used here, focused on the squad building and utilized default roles in order to complement them. Zaniolo/Nedved cuts inside, Zaracho/Camoranesi as well. Vieira/Pogba gets forward whenever possible, even with a CM role. Everyone passes into space (TI selected). The only thing I'd change would be Zlatan's role. However, CF tends to work a lot better when used as a lone striker, so I went on with this. Del Piero/Zlatan were also different interpretations of the role. As for pressing - they would press the defense, and then get back into shape. I've looked through a lot of matches during the past few weeks, I'm positive about pressing. However, it doesn't look nearly as intensive as nowadays. As for shape, you can see in the screenshots. Stop thinking in FM terms, use your logic. Does the defense in the screenshot look structured (2 banks of four)? Is the striker isolated upfront, waiting for the ball?

Hi! I started a career during this Covid lockdown, experimenting with tactics in Italy. Since the beginning in Viterbese, I’ve had an idea to start some tactical threads, but only now did I have the time to actually write a piece. The tactics won’t be published chronologically, but from now on, I’ll probably start a thread for each of the clubs I’m managing. I’ll recreate a historical tactic from an Italian squad (not necessarily the team I’m managing). Moving on with my Italian adventure, I was approached by Juventus after Roma. Looking at the squad, it was an opportunity I couldn’t miss. After the fall of Sarriball, I wanted to restore the real spirit of Juventus, from squad building to tactics. I didn’t even need to look for inspiration in their historical sides, there is one squad I was impressed with, but never lived up to its potential – Capello’s 2004-2006 Juventus. Resources Hello Capello Capello's Masterpiece Fabio Capello Wiki Theory “At Juventus, Capello rejected the club's board members' requests to field a three-man front line and once again reverted to his preferred 4–4–2 formation. Capello won consecutive league titles, and put together a balanced and efficient side which was built upon a strong and highly organised back-line, which was further supported by two dynamic, defensive-minded box-to-box midfielders in the centre, such as Manuele Blasi, Stephen Appiah, Alessio Tacchinardi, Emerson, and later Patrick Vieira, who both alternated defensive and playmaking duties in midfield; the team's attacking wingers, Pavel Nedvěd and Mauro Camoranesi, were required both to drop back defensively and also assist the strikers from an offensive standpoint.” Key concepts: Structured 4-4-2 shape in defense Tight at the back Physically dominant squad, especially in central areas Wingers heavily involved in all phases I do believe his rigidity was the key factor of unsuccessful CL campaigns in both 2005 and 2006, but this Juve literally destroyed Serie A opponents through physical dominance. Tactical Style Capello’s Juventus was a counter-attacking team. Able to sit back and absorb pressure, with swift counter-attacks. However, they were not shy of pressing the opponents once they’ve lost the ball. In case the ball was not won, they would defend zonally in 4-4-2. This would explain some of the instructions. After some trial and error with previous teams, I’ve learned that Balanced mentality provides an excellent base for counter-attacking tactics. In order to actually perform lethal counter-attacks, the players must be positioned behind the ball – but that will be addressed later. Quick attacks require a bit higher tempo than the Balanced mentality offers, along with riskier passes into space. It was often the strategy to utilize wingers and Trezeguet. Counter-attacks are a must in transition, along with counter-press. However, note that this is significantly different from Klopp-like heavy metal pressing. In order to execute pressing and create a more structured team (as opposed to fluid), the lines would be separated – Line of engagement is higher. Formation "I'm gonna knock Ajax out of your body," he [Capello] said. "I don't need that Dutch style. One, two, one, two, play the wall, play nice and technical. Dribble through the whole team. I can get by without that. I need goals. You understand? I need to get that Italian mindset into you. You've got to get that killer instinct." Forwards are not heavily included in defensive play – their role is to score some goals. However, I didn’t expect a Capocannoniere from my squad, as goals were distributed between world-class forwards. Wingers are the key players, involved in virtually all phases Fullbacks retain a default role, but interpret it differently due to player traits Player Roles Goalkeeper (Defend): N/A Right Full Back (Support): Cross More Often Central Defender (Defend): N/A Central Defender (Defend): N/A Left Full Back (Support): Cross More Often Right Wide Midfielder (Support): Cut Inside With Ball, Roam From Position Central Midfielder (Support): N/A Central Midfielder (Defend): N/A Left Wide Midfielder (Support): Cut Inside With Ball, Roam From Position Deep Lying Forward (Support): N/A Advanced Forward (Attack): N/A Nedved and Camoranesi were the only players with any freedom in the team, therefore allowed to roam within a structured system. Fullbacks provide width, but don’t rush forward too much (except from Zambrotta/Adjapong). The Squad Squad building was challenging for this one – complete wingers such as Nedved are difficult to find nowdays, so I had to improvise. Key principles Mostly Italian squad Physically dominant players, especially in central areas Avg. height 184cm, mentally strong squad, possibly used in a totally wrong way, due to their technical ability. Goal Analysis Two beautiful banks of four in defensive phase, Pellegri waiting for the counter. Zaniolo recovers the ball, runs down the wing and crosses for Pellegri’s easy finish. Pressing is executed after a throw-in. Skriniar is pressed by Esposito and his only option is the goalkeeper. Pellegri intercepts the pass and scores for the Champions League title. Special thanks to @Ö-zil to the Arsenal! for the structure of the thread and inspiration on starting my own series this year!

Very helpful Will take it into account, Thanks!

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Would you say the same goes for Maurizio Sarri?

Something noticable with Guardiola - formational changes during the season, while maintaining original style idea, or, a more drastic example, something like Allegri this season - full change in both playing style and formation, based on the squad they have on their disposal. AI managers are too rigid and stick to their preferred formation(s) - default, attacking and defensive, what they don't in real football. It would certainly add an additional layer to the game.

Is there any specific reason for picking 3-1-4-2 and not 3-3-2-2?

Here's my full titlebar panel code: <!-- normal header container used on all screens except the match screen --> <panel> <layout class="stick_to_sides_attachment" alignment="all" inset="0" layout_children="true"/> <boolean id="should_force_refresh" value="true"/> <!-- coloured title bar image --> <widget class="picture" id="colb" file="boxes/custom/interface/titlebar/paper_left" rthr="68"> <!-- set the colour of the image to the team background colour --> <record id="object_property"> <integer id="get_property" value="tbcl" /> <integer id="set_property" value="colr" /> </record> </widget> <!-- Club Logo --> <container height="60"> <layout class="stick_to_sides_attachment" alignment="all" inset="2" layout_children="true" /> <!-- Primary Logo --> <widget class="picture" id="Badg" scale_picture="true" width="60" keep_aspect_ratio="true" image_alignment="left"> <attachment class="test_setting_attachment" get_setting="show_badges" default_value="true" set_property="hidn"> <boolean 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</record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs0"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd6"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs0"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs0"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs0"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs1"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd1"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment 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id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs1"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs1"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd2"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd3"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd4"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd5"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd6"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs2"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs3"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd3"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs3"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd4"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs3"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd5"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs3"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd6"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs3"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment 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<record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs4"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs4"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs5"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd5"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs5"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd6"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs5"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs5"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs5"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs6"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd6"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs6"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs6"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs6"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs7"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd7"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs7"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs7"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs8"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd8"/> </record> </attachment> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs8"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="hide"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ******* --> <attachment class="event_relay_attachment" event_id="bgs9"> <record id="action_event"> <flags id="event_id" value="show"/> <flags id="event_target" value="bgd9"/> </record> </attachment> <!-- ****END OF DEFINITIONS*** --> </widget> <!--<widget class="picture" file="dividers/standard/vertical/line" width="2" />--> <container width="410"> <layout class="arrange_horizontal_attachment" alignment="right" offset="0" gap="0"/> <layout class="stick_to_sides_attachment" alignment="vertical" inset="0" layout_children="true"/> <!-- FM button --> <widget class="popup_button" id="fmst" width="58" icon="icons/26px/fm1" appearance="buttons/custom/interface/date/button"> <event id="click_notification_event" event_id="FM" item="NULL" /> <event id="menu_layout_notification_event" event_id="mlne" event_target="fmst" /> <record id="secondary_icon_properties" red_replacement="ozo1" /> <record id="items" file="menus/game" /> <translation id="hint" translation_id="292829" type="use" value="Options[COMMENT: menubar game options button]" /> </widget> <!--calendar button--> <widget class="current_game_date_widget" id="cgdw"> <attachment class="test_global_attachment" get_property="gset" value="false" set_property="hidn"/> <attachment class="test_global_attachment" get_property="cont" set_property="disa"> <list id="value"> <integer value="-5"/> </list> </attachment> </widget> <!-- Back Button --> <widget class="screen_history_button" id="back" fixed="true" width="40" appearance="buttons/custom/interface/date/button" icon="icons/26px/aller" icon_alignment="centre"> <attachment class="get_global_attachment" get_property="hnpt" set_property="itms" /> <record id="click_event" event_id="GOTO" event_target="brow" scin="-3" /> <attachment class="test_global_attachment" get_property="MnuS" mode="1" value="true" set_property="hidn" skip_if_null="true"/> </widget> <!-- Next Button --> <widget class="screen_history_button" id="forw" fixed="true" width="40" appearance="buttons/custom/interface/date/button" icon="icons/26px/aller" icon_alignment="centre"> <attachment class="get_global_attachment" get_property="hnit" set_property="itms" /> <record id="click_event" event_id="GOTO" event_target="brow" scin="-2" /> <attachment class="test_global_attachment" get_property="MnuS" mode="1" value="true" set_property="hidn" skip_if_null="true"/> </widget> <!-- continue button --> <container id="ctnu" file="continue" width="150"> <attachment class="test_global_attachment" get_property="Mnus" mode="1" value="true" set_property="hidn" skip_if_null="true"/> </container> </container> </container> </panel>

Adjusts the size of the logo, tried that too

Centre makes it centre of the screen (top centre), tried it already. http://i.xomf.com/psybb.jpg

<!-- Club Logo --> <container height="60"> <layout class="stick_to_sides_attachment" alignment="all" inset="8" layout_children="true" /> <!-- Primary Logo --> <widget class="picture" id="Badg" scale_picture="true" width="60" keep_aspect_ratio="true" image_alignment="left"> <attachment class="test_setting_attachment" get_setting="show_badges" default_value="true" set_property="hidn"> <boolean id="value" value="false"/> </attachment> <!-- tells the picture to listen to the 'main picture' global property being set, and set its own file property from it --> <record id="object_property"> <integer id="get_property" value="mnpc" /> <integer id="set_property" value="file" /> </record> </widget> </container> Gets me this: Is there a way to move the top left logo a little bit to the right? Just looking for some fine-tuning.

http://www.speedyshare.com/uqpnF/titlebar.xml If this is the panel, could you place it and upload the file after editing? I can't find a suitable container. I'm new to this. Thanks for the link, I managed to sort out search bar with instructions from that thread.

I'm trying to edit skin colours, and my main problem is white background on search and player interaction. Does anyone know which panel contains this colour? Also, I'm interested in changing Continue button text colour to white, but can't find it anywhere. As for the first arrow (upper left), can a logo be inserted here? If yes, how?

Ö-zil, sorry to hijack your thread, but this is quite an interesting topic. I'd start with 4-4-1-1, Control mentality and Fluid team shape. This way you get 4-4-2 when defending and pressing, but AMC starts a bit deeper when . Double pivot in midfield is impossible to implement, even with two DMs on Support (tried it, didn't go as planned), so you'd probably have to go with CM(S)+CM(D) combo. I woudn't go for a DLP, although Bastian was a DLP/RP, because CM's movement in attack resembles Bastian/Gustavo in Heynckes' Bayern more. Ribery as a WP(A), Robben WM(A) with Cut inside, Sit narrower and Dribble more. Up front AM(A) and DLF(S), for a start. However, there are a "few" tweaks: If Müller plays AMC and Mandzukic up front, Mandzukic would be more DF(S/D), depending on the opposition. Against Barcelona, he was a clear DF(D). If Kroos is an AMC, he is more AM(S) than AM(A). In that case, depending on the opposition, forward could be DLF(S/A) (Gomez/Pizzarro), or DF(S) (Mandzukic). Müller on the right is a Raumdeuter, so just try and copy Raudeuter's instructions If Shaqiri played with Robben (two left-footed players, probably same would go for two right-footed), wing combo would be W(A) - WM(A). See . Also, TIs and even mentality changes were noticable. Against weaker teams, they maybe even started with Attacking mentality. When they gained solid lead, they moved to Control even with Retain possession in later stages of the match Against stronger teams, they had two approaches: Start with strong, aggressive, high press, attack until they score, and then pull back and play on the counter. Play on the counter from the start, with strong pressing only from AMC and ST. If you want to emulate them, you should open a new thread, so we don't spoil Ö-zil's masterpiece here. They were far more complex than this short post could explain.