Tikitakamaster's Possession 4-3-3 Won the ITALIAN DOUBLE

TIKITAKAMASTER'S POSSESSION GOALS GALORE

Hi guys,

I know you're used to seeing my tactic emulations, but this time I decided to share the results I achieved with a setup I tested with AC Milan—a tactic I believe synthesizes my football thoughts perfectly.
As you can guess from my nickname Tikitakamaster, I love the tiki-taka style. I've been playing Football Manager for over 20 years, and before that, PC Calcio, Scudetto, and Championship Manager. My interest in tactics took a massive turn in June 2008 when my idol, Pep Guardiola, became Barcelona's manager. I adored his tactics and innovations from 2008–2012. Since Football Manager 2009, I've tried to emulate his Barcelona tactics every year in my savegames.
Now, after many years of experience, I believe (though I’m not entirely sure) I’ve found the tactic that is the absolute essence of my footballing vision, one that incorporates not only tiki-taka but also concepts from other great managers.
Let’s dive into how this tactic works and the results I achieved.

Formation and Roles

The main formation is, of course, a 4-3-3: a back four, a defensive midfielder, two central midfielders, two wingers, and one striker.

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1. In Possession

We aim to control the game and dictate the tempo.

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2. In Transition

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3. Out of Possession

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Results with AC Milan

In my first season, 2025–26 (using the updated, real results database), I won the Serie A + Coppa Italia Double.
I sold key players (Pulisic, Tomori, Leao, Origi) to fund the purchase of young Italian talents (including Comuzzo, Baldanzi, Pisilli, Lipani, Casadei, Fabbian) and Nico Paz.
This is a significant achievement considering Milan did not participate in international competitions, having finished 8th the previous year (2024–25). The tactic proved extremely effective in dominating the league.
Thanks for reading!

Serie A

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Coppa Italia

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Youtube video for stats and highlights


Thanks everyone