Ermes Messaggero Nerazzurro

Hi from your Ermes Messaggero Nerazzurro, after talking about the wingbacks problems here on FM, as a 352 expert, I can't forget the WCBs. (Hoping the developers will listen to suggestions and give us some feedback) Today I believe that this role is still too inaccurate and approximate. Anyone who knows the modern 352, watching teams like Inter, Atalanta and others, knows perfectly well that the WCBs move much more in reality than what we see in the game. Especially without the ball. Anyone who doesn't know what I'm referring to, watch 2-3 games of Bastoni or Pavard at Inter and the doors of paradise will open wide. Today on FM the work of the WCB is too limited and many of their attributes are not exploited. The difference between WCB and BPD is minimal, especially in positioning in the movement without the ball! DEFENSE DUTY The WCB in defense duty is the least problematic version of the game, so I don't focus too much. -During the build-up phase, try to always be available for the safe pass by staying slightly wide, but backwards, so as not to receive pressure. -During the offensive phase he is cautious. He holds position in defence, being an option for passing backs to maintain possession and fuel the ball's turnover. SUPPORT DUTY -During the build-up phase, the WCBs in support duty should widen slightly more, as if they were almost fullbacks. In fact, very often a space forms between them and the CentralDefender to give a playmaker or CM the opportunity to lower himself and set up the action. -During the offensive phase, if the ball is on their side of the pitch, they support the midfield by both widening and centralizing without the ball as if they were IFBs. They attempt underlaps up to the third of the pitch and make early crosses or changes of play towards the opposite side of the pitch. If the player who plays in this position has a lot of technique, vision and decision-making, he can carry out roles in directing the game. ATTACK DUTY -During the build-up phase, they stand even wider and try to be more advanced if they can. If they receive the ball they often try the pick and go triangulating with the midfielder or the wingback. They come out of the defense leading the ball with good intensity, if there is space in front of them, or they try to present themselves on the wing like a Fullback does. -During the offensive phase they always push on the wing with great movement without the ball both underlapping and overlapping to attack the space or to get to the byline and cross. Sometimes, if the team has great fluidity, they also end up diving into the area to receive crosses or provide assists to the attackers. WCBs are usually very skilled off the ball for a centre-back and possess good technique and mental ability to decide how to move and when to advance. It is no coincidence that many of them in reality were Fullbacks before, like Pavard or Darmian. HERE A EXPLANATION IN ITALIAN WITH VIDEOS AND PHOTOS. https://fb.watch/pPGfh4uFcO/ Thanks you all for your attention. If you are passionate or curious about the 352, I recommend you also read my previous topics on Wingbacks. In the future I think I will also discuss the role of the insertion midfielder (box to box)... because on FM he enters the area too few times to receive crosses.