[[FM21] A Complete Guide to Quick Transitions and Counter Attacking Football]

1 hour ago, breze77 said:

Yeah Kane would be a good option, but he was already picked up by Man City along with Son. 

Kane Son and Sterling on the counter attack. 👌👌👌 just a pity the Eggplant emoji isn't available. 😂

[[FM21] A Complete Guide to Quick Transitions and Counter Attacking Football]

12 hours ago, breze77 said:

Great thread!

I have applied some of your principles to my 2nd season Chelsea team (basically my tactics testing save, which resulted in a very inconsistent 1st season, still finished 3rd somehow ). After seeing this thread I realized that my squad was quite well suited for a counter attacking style (and quite an aggressive one at that). I also took some inspiration from Mourinho's first Chelsea stint and came up with a deep 4-1-4-1 that looks like this:

The idea being of using Havertz and Ziyech as the ball carriers, with Werner (with his rapid speed) joining the counter attacks. I have found my "mini" Drogba in Tammy as he is a decent mix of a Targetman/Goalscorer. I'm playing Kante in a simple CMs with no extra instructions as he already preforms a BWM role naturally (specially with the closing down being increased across the team with the Attacking mentality). Reece James provides width when necessary and can deliver deadly crosses from that right side if given space.

I also bought a centerback (Nehuen Perez) to play as my Anchorman as I really like his attributes. He can read the game well, is very aggressive and brave and also has the PPM "Stays back at all times". Oh, and his 13 passing and 14 vision means that he can comfortably pass the ball around in midfield and sometimes even produce a defence splitting pass (again thanks to that Attacking mentality). His profile for those interested:

Cost me a pretty penny though (87m release clause) .

As for why I decided on the Attacking mentality? Well I have a team of very good players for this league, with good workrate, determination and teamwork across all positions. So I feel I can take the extra risks, especially because I'm also playing a "defensive" 4-1-4-1 formation.

The tactic doesn't always work (as was to be expected) but when it does work it produces some fascinating football. I struggle againts the really deep blocks, the 5-4-1 formations and such. I also have to be careful to adjust the LOE and Defensive lines depending on the opposition (this cost me in the 3-3 vs. Spurs and 2-1 vs. Man. City). If, for example, they have some great dribblers, I can't afford to drop too deep because I don't want my players fouling them inside my box (a higher line will keep them further away).

I'll maybe report some more as the season progresses.

Some clips for the end.

 

 

Some really good goals there, Werner is a beast (just having a mare in real life) Perfect forward for this would be Harry Kane, doubt you would be able to get him of of Spurs though.

[[FM21] A Complete Guide to Quick Transitions and Counter Attacking Football]

8 hours ago, Fletty said:

This is how i set up my Celtic team in big European games against much better sides.....  This thread is quality. 👍

The much lower tempo is a mistake, play with standard or higher.

[[FM21] A Complete Guide to Quick Transitions and Counter Attacking Football]

This is how i set up my Celtic team in big European games against much better sides.....  This thread is quality. 👍

[Does anyone have any idea about Argentina's 1986 WC tactics?]

Give the ball to Maradona I think was the tactic.

[Help with Newcastle]

Is this Steve Bruce asking for help?

[Attacking with 5 players, how do you do this?]

14 hours ago, Experienced Defender said:

Yes, traits can mitigate the one-dimensionality, but his setup is not one-dimensional only on the flanks but also up front. 

Judging by threads/posts on the forum, people with one-dimensional setups generally experience tactical issues more often than not, and certainly more than those who have some variety. Of course, variety alone (i.e. without good balance and logic) is not enough either.

Sorry should have said I was more on about the full backs and wingers - I often play with players in the same roles on the wings. I wouldn't play strikers the same role, the useless gits can't score anyway.

[Attacking with 5 players, how do you do this?]

@Experienced Defender you always say about different roles on the wings to stop being one dimensional, but would player traits not make them play each role differently?