Playing 4-3-3, I always prefer a counter attacking team with lots of creativity in midfield and a solid defense.
CB x 2 - Pretty standard, just good players.
FB (Attacking) x 2 - I want full backs who will get in line for defending, but are happy to break when the counter is on. Also crosses are important no matter who they come from, especially if there is an inside forward infront of them who will drift in and leave space for crossing.
DM - Someone to sit back and hold. For Liverpool this honor goes to Mascherano purely for his ball winning skills and simple distribution.
Box-to-box Midfielder - Absolutely essential. Massive amount of stamina required, and workrate, but I love this kind of player. Hardy in defense, constantly harrasing anyone nearby. The best part is that this player usually arrives late in the box to put away pull backs, and provides great input all over the pitch.
Attacking Playmaker - Someone to sit back an help park the bus, but to be the main source of distribution when the counter is on. Through balls for the forward, or spraying to the wings and moving into a supporting position in the box.
Wingers/Inside Forwards - Standard. Depends what I have at my disposal, I enjoy having one of each and variety on the bench so if one doesnt work I have another option to replace.
Forward - Down to taste, an all round player is best here, but you can use lofted balls for target men and driven crosses for faster players.
CB x 2 - Pretty standard, just good players.
FB (Attacking) x 2 - I want full backs who will get in line for defending, but are happy to break when the counter is on. Also crosses are important no matter who they come from, especially if there is an inside forward infront of them who will drift in and leave space for crossing.
DM - Someone to sit back and hold. For Liverpool this honor goes to Mascherano purely for his ball winning skills and simple distribution.
Box-to-box Midfielder - Absolutely essential. Massive amount of stamina required, and workrate, but I love this kind of player. Hardy in defense, constantly harrasing anyone nearby. The best part is that this player usually arrives late in the box to put away pull backs, and provides great input all over the pitch.
Attacking Playmaker - Someone to sit back an help park the bus, but to be the main source of distribution when the counter is on. Through balls for the forward, or spraying to the wings and moving into a supporting position in the box.
Wingers/Inside Forwards - Standard. Depends what I have at my disposal, I enjoy having one of each and variety on the bench so if one doesnt work I have another option to replace.
Forward - Down to taste, an all round player is best here, but you can use lofted balls for target men and driven crosses for faster players.
