Manchester Madness // Asymmetrical 4-2-3-1

I wanted to replicate Amorim's tactics in FM24 but wasn’t sold on the idea of a traditional back-three. Instead, I crafted a pseudo 3-4-3 setup that’s cleverly disguised as an asymmetrical 4-2-3-1 at its core.

Here’s how the team transitions into a 3-4-3 when attacking:

The Inverted Wing-Back (Support) steps into midfield, joining the Central Midfielder (Support) to create a solid central presence.
The Half-Back drops between the centre-backs, who are instructed to spread wide, forming a back three.
A Winger (Support) holds the width on the flank of the Inverted Wing-Back, maintaining balance and stretching the play.
The Inside Forward (Support) links up with the front three, supporting the Advanced Forward (Attack), Attacking Midfielder (Attack), and a Wing-Back (Attack) bombing forward.



It’s a dynamic and fluid system that offers width, depth, and attacking firepower while keeping a solid defensive base.