[Why does the CPU have more possession than me?]

I have encountered a problem in the game and I can't even blame the tactics on this one. I coach Barca a team that thrives off possession. But almost, if not every team that I come against always keeps more possession than me no matter what tactic I put. They always have fewer shots on target and score 4 out of 6 chances but I'll have 15 to 20 shots on target but only score 1(the keeper will just save everything) . Even at home and even against small teams. The game always finishes with them having less than 10 shots, me having more than 15 and me either losing or drawing it winning barely. This happened to me 15 times in a row. The highest possession percentage I achieved was 40. Players refuse to press, can't mark an opponent on the ball, miss one on ones constantly despite being in good form and having good morale and it'll be a draw or a loss most of the time. Once the other team finished the match with 80% possession. I deleted the save and I've started another one but I still have the same problems. I'll post the tactics I use so you could help me. That same season I even got sacked because the board demands I play possession style soccer but it's impossible. Tactic is below

[Why is it so damn hard to win away games!]

On 08/10/2020 at 21:12, Fatkidscantjump said:

First thing that comes to mind is that your tactical setup is very risky in terms of roles and duties.

In a 4231 the central midfielders need to be the backbone of your team, they need to be hardworking, link up the front four with the defense and be the first screen against counters. Hence why in most 4231 central midfielders will be played with somewhat conservative roles such as Cm(d or s), bwm, even Bbm, dlp.

In your setup both your wide defenders are on an attack duty, the formation doesnt have a Dm and neither of your two Cms will cover for them in their current role and duty. This leave you with giant gaps on the sides, especially considering wide attacking players in a 4231 will have trouble coming back to help defend.

The reason why you are getting destroyed away is because AI tactics are generally better when they play at Home so when you play them away they will punish the flaws in your tactic. Since they will play less agressive and generally speaking have a less well designed tactic when they play you in your home stadium you may be rewarded more by your super risky setup, hence the discrepancy between perceived home and away difficulty.

 

Belotti is still scoring hattri KS and I keep losing, defending formation, post and attacking formation lost. Are there specific instructions that I should use? What do you use?

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5 hours ago, Experienced Defender said:

I immediately saw a big problem here - a player in a CM position on attack duty in a 4231 is a tactical no-no. Because it's a top-heavy system with no DM, so neither of the CMs should be overly attack-minded in terms of their role and/or duty. So you have a huge defensive weakness in your midfield, and I am not surprised at all that a top team like Spurs smashed you by 7-0. Even much weaker teams than Spurs can easily punish such a porous midfield setup. 

 

And then on top of the aforementioned vulnerability in the midfield, you are playing both fullbacks on attack duties, which makes your defense even more exposed. 

FM is a very serious game and so you need to weigh up your tactical decisions very carefully. Otherwise, you can be punished very easily, no matter how good your players might be. Which is what has actually already happened to you. 

I already changed my formalities to 433 when I was 1 nill down and I still head the exact problem. I did all that you said and still lost 5 nill. So what now? 😞

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43 minutes ago, Experienced Defender said:

Roles and duties? They matter the most, along with your player selection relative to them.

Btw, it would be far more convenient for us to help you if you posted a screenshot of the tactic. 

St- advanced forward

Amr-winger support

Aml-inside forward support

Amc- attacking midfielder attack

Cm- deep laying playmaker support

Cm- advanced playmaker attack

Lb- fullback attack

Rb-wing back attack

Dc- ball playing defender defend

Dc-ball playing defender cover

Gk-sweeper keeper support

[Why is it so damn hard to win away games!]

I use 4231 Tika taka. Short passing, lower tempo at times just a bit higher, positive mentality. Higher defensive line and higher attacking line. Stay on feet, distribute to full backs and center backs. Play out of defence, distribute ball quickly, press after ball loss, be expressive. Should I go on? Please tell me what's wrong.

[Why is it so damn hard to win away games!]

I coach Man UTD and for some reason It's really hard to win away games no matter well planned your tactic is you will be beaten unless you have a bit of luck. I get it, away games are generally harder for to a number of factors, but the unrealistic nature of it is ANNOYING. An example of game I had with spurs recently and it was havoc. They lost 3 games, drew 1 and won 1 in the last 5 games so they were in poor form. And I won 4 have and lost 1 so I was in good form. But when I played the game I was whooped 7-0. They had 70% possession and I had 30%. I use 4231 wide and I press and look to control the game, but when I played the match, my players where everywhere. 3 players making one striker, so he does is turn around and gives one through ball and Kane is gone. I had 30 shots on goal, 24 were in target and we're either blocked it lloris would save them. They had 15 shots on goal and 13 were on target. How is that possible? I have some of the best finishers in earth and they miss so the one on ones but a midfielder it there's will score easily. There is not there only match, Liverpool's is the worst. It takes tactical genius to beat the defense, but then there is Alisson who will just save your shots. Alisson giving 3 assists in a match, where have you ever seen that before? Some games are newer impossible to win and you have to be content with a draw and it bugs me because I haven't won the title in 2 years and I might be sucked. Please help me, what the HELL do I do?