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Mezzala will occupy the half spaces, so I don't think he will occupy somewhere in the middle. CM-A should be able to do that.

I believe that IWB moves depend on the winger. If the winger occupies the flank, then the IWB will sit narrow but if the winger cut inside and stays narrow, the IWB will go wide.

I think it won't change much of the space behind for the AF to run into, hence why he suggested mid block. If you change mentality while still having high press, there's still not enough space behind the defensive line.

What roles in the game can be considered as hybrid? I can think of CB-Libero, FB-Inverted Wingback, DM-Half Back, CM-Mezzala and ST-False Nine

As suggested here, I think Mezzala would work better, he's higher when in possession, and will still drop back when defending (support role). Wingers are still the go to if you want your wingers to provide the width, IF and IW will go to the half spaces earlier which would stop IWB from inverting.

Low composure, decision, concentration, teamwork. I played a lot with lower league teams, the first few games, I'll have my CBs going long lot of time, but after that, they're able to play short passes. You can test it with a different save to see if they improve by time.

Most team's able to play through my pressing. Will give this a try though. Thank you. This is a problem I encounter as well when trying to build an attacking 5 from 4-4-2. Good to see your progress and would like to see more.

I too have been trying to press with cover shadows, cutting passing lane. Pushed MCs into AMCs to see if they'll cover the opposition midfield, but found no success there. In regards to the FBs pressing high, have you try playing with a back three instead? Push one of the FB into Defensive Winger. Force opposition to pass only to one side of the field?

It's going to be lopsided with a space on the LB side and there's also space between the CBs. Tried it before although only on FM21. However, when I instructed the team to focus play on the flank, I'll get a back 3 with the IWBs near to the ball play higher and narrower while the other IWB take up the half space beside the CB. If the ball is in the center, I will still have only the CBs behind.

[FM21] I'm currently playing in an South Asian league but there will be update saying this player is in contract negotiation with this club but they are clubs in Europe which I didn't add as active leagues. Does it effect my game speed in any way? If it does, can I stop it?

Playing on FM21. I have IF-s and Mez-s on the same side. They occasionally swap position. IF cutting in, Mez going wide. So I believe you should be getting Mez going wide with your current tactic however, the player may need to have good off the ball attribute. IW and Mez may also do that, but IW is more creator than runner if compared to IF. What I can't get from FM21 is the third CB movement from a FB. Which I hope SI can just add one role for that in the future. CF is for me, the best choice if I want my striker to drop deep and still be on the scoresheet. DF and F9 tend to be too far from the goal.

Consider having one of the full back to be inverted. At the very least, he'll be in a CM/DM position in possession. Play one of the winger as WP as he sits more in/around the hole(like an AP would). Wm(s) won't sit as narrow as a cm would so if you're hoping for him to protect the backline, he may not do it. As you're using chelsea, maybe you can play Hudson Odoi as traditional wingers. They're better than most wingback when it comes to 1v1 as the team/tactic is more possession oriented.

I am playing FM21 at the moment when and I watch on comprehensive, key or extended highlights, players given a card is not shown. The ones not shown is usually players tripping the opponent but it's weird that none of the highlight shows it. At least, I think it should be included in the longest highlight.

Heyyo. About those three tactic you shown, won't they be more like a 4-1-4-1 in defend? Midfielder on defend drop deeper right? In my save, he wasn't in the same line as the other CM. And won't the SS still be deeper much like AM? So you won't get a front two?

That tactic need good players right?