[Liverpool's middle 3]

After looking at all the possible combinations I think I'm going to go for an Anchorman with a B2B and a Carrilero and just change roles for different situations.

What are the thoughts on team instructions for the klopp way of playing? I see most klopp tactics having everything high line, urgent pressing full throttle type but this seems slight overkill and quite suicidal. What would be as close to real life but would preferably work in-game.

[Liverpool's middle 3]

2 hours ago, milestobudapest said:

I personally see it has a Half-Back (Fabinho) with two B2B type midfielders (Wijnaldum, Keita, Llana, Ox) but you'll see against tougher opposition while Jurgen likes to keep a B2B player who is more adventurous, he'll have a more static Ball Winning Midfielder alongside.

I'm not playing as a top club so a B2B, BWM and a half back would be your go to choice then?

 

1 hour ago, Experienced Defender said:

If you want to really replicate how LFC play at the moment, then it's the flat 3. 

The bigger problem are the front 3. While Salah and Firmino do play as strikers, Mane seems to be more of a wide forward. Which means the formation is (probably) a bit asymmetric up front (at least in FM terms).

I've got an F9, an IF for the Salah role and I've went for an IW for mane at the moment to see how it plays but with my wing back bombing forward he basically just cuts in most the time.

Do you think having a flat 3 works better with a high line and high press than it does when theres a DM involved?

1 hour ago, FMunderachiever said:

I don't think you can accurately represent Liverpool on the game, in the same way Peps Man City isn't accurate, or Peps Barca.

Systems are too sophisticated for the game and its hard coded stuff to deal with.

I'm not really looking at getting the system bang on really because I know that's pretty hard to implement in game for most systems like you say. I'm just looking at how roles can be translated into game and then I'll pick certain characteristics like pressing etc.

[Liverpool's middle 3]

What's everyone's interpretation of the midfield 3 for liverpool? 

Would it be a flat 3 or a 2 with a DM possibly?

I have an Anchorman with a Carrilero and a B2B but it seems to be quite passive. I know their midfield is more industrious than creative in real life though.

What roles would work well together on an FM basis that is still quite close to being how they play in real life

[Possession with purpose]

46 minutes ago, Experienced Defender said:

Yes, there is a style I like to call "progressive possession football". But as with any tactical style, you need to make sure you have the right type of players.

Let's say that I have the right players and I'd like to use a 442 or 4411 what TIs, PIs or player roles would you suggest I used to get your 'progressive possession football' style across. 

3 hours ago, warlock said:

Have a read of this thread:

 

Will do thanks, I was actually looking for this thread but couldn't remember the author or name.

[Possession with purpose]

I'm looking to implement a possession based approach but I'm not wanting just short passing and patient play. Is there any way to play possession but have it more direct and quicker approach.

I'm not bothered about how it would affect other parts of my tactic with instructions, player roles etc.

 

[Arrigo Sacchi's 4-4-2 (Very Fluid)]

@Ö-zil to the Arsenal! I've used this tactic to great effect on previous FMs across many different clubs and leagues but due to the new tactics interface I'm not sure what instructions to use that would keep it in line with your initial principles. Could you shed some light on what instructions and possibly which roles you would use if you were to set it up on this year's game. Thanks in advance 😁

[Director of Football]

Orginally posted in the tactics and training form but I think this is a better for this. I was wondering about a few things in regards to the DOF.

Does he sign players according to his tendencies?

Does he sign players and staff according to his tactical side ie pressing style etc. 

If he has for talking sake say 20 and 20 for Jpa and Jpp will he sign really good players or is it still the same players if he had 10 and 10

Any ideas of responses would be welcome

[Johan Cruyff's 3-4-3 Diamond (Very Fluid)]

12 hours ago, Ö-zil to the Arsenal! said:

Just amended your list with exactly what I use.

Most appreciated, you're a god among men. How your brain digests and translates is unbelievable

[Johan Cruyff's 3-4-3 Diamond (Very Fluid)]

@Ö-zil to the Arsenal! I use your sacchi tactic with a few of my own tweaked variations and was just wondering what roles did you use for training per position? I usually go for AM or AP for the attacking midfielder role but I've noticed they don't progress as well as others?

Gk - sweeper keeper

Cbs - ball playing defender

Fb & wb - complete wing back

Wm & w - wide midfielder

Dlp & cm - roaming playmaker

Am - as discussed

Cf - complete forward.

These are my usual individual training roles. Do you also use the same roles for your youth development or are they geared towards training different attributes?

My general training is kept on balanced for my first team and fitness for my youth team all year every year.

Apologies if this has been previously discussed and also for the length of the post.