In FM2018, the 4-4-2 formation is very powerful.
Inverted winger and Carrillero are wonderful chance makers.
ML and MR switch each other.
STL and STR switch each other.
I strongly recommend that you use this against 1 striker tactics.
When you face the teams with 2 strikers tactic, I recommend using my other FM18 tactic: Suk Sam 5-2-3 (3 strikers).
Team training : Balance-average (but adjust 'low' when there are 2 or more matches in one week)
pre-match prep. : Let your assistant handle it.
Individual trainings : adjust them by the injury susceptibility. (as same roll they do)
No OI's
Corner kicks : MCR or MCL
Changelog
v2.0Some tweaks including 'drop deeper' 'offside trap' and individual instructions to reduce goals conceded.
v3.0 (fmf file)
It works very well with 18.1 patch.I tested this with West Brom.
Discussion: FM18 Tactic: Suk Sam 4-4-2
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Hi. I already has played next season. ... I cant see the records that you mentioned.
But i scored 130 goals, recieved 36goals maybe.( as i remember)
Average ball possession is 40-45%
Average number of pass is 450.
What about yellow cards/red cards/scored goals/missed goals/ "dry" matches/ average no. of passes/ average ball controll?
Thanks=)
thx for your comment. It is hard to score in second half if you score a lot of goals in first half. because generally, the opposition team play more defensive.
anyways, I've never scored 8 goals in first half. congrat.
good work. It is a good way to avoid sent off.
now I'm adjusting some minor tweaks to prevent goals received.
PS: My BWM gets a lot yellow cards. So after he gets one i change him to CM with maximum closing down and i choose "ease off tackles" to avoid get a red card.
I got better result than no swapping. I recommned to swap al least 2 strikers each other.
cheers.
Iøve simplified your tactic a little bit. Removed the position swapping. Sometimes I make the wingers regular wingers if my 2nd string backs ar playing, since they are mainly good at breathing.
The foodball played isnt always pretty - oftens its route on, to a fast striker, but sometimes they play like barcelona and pass the ball into the goal. Very consistent as well.
Good job!