I have also tested the tactic by simulating the season with Sevilla another Europa league level team and Middlesbrough who were predicted to finish 16th, both teams finished higher than predicted 4th and 2nd respectively. The tactic has provided positive results so far and could well be adapted to suit other teams such as reducing the mentality from attacking.
The tactic is designed to create as many chances as possible, as there are no wingers in the formation the width comes from the wingbacks and outside CAMS who roam into space and the channels to spread the play and provide outlets.
The goalkeeper is a sweeper keeper set on support, the two centre backs are ball-playing defenders and are set to defend to hold the line. Ideally, the CB's should be pacey to play the high line to aid the high pressing game, they also should be able to distribute the ball to the playmaker so good passing stats are encouraged. The wingbacks are both set to support as they will push forward in attack to provide the width and tuck in narrow whilst defending.
The midfield consists of a deep-lying playmaker on support, he is the link between the defence and attack, he will be controlling the tempo and be the starting point of building attacks. The two outside CAMS are advanced playmakers on support with the aim of roaming into the channels and providing assists. The centre CAM is an attacking midfielder on attack, with the aim of scoring and providing assists, therefore, needs to have good finishing and passing etc.
Both strikers are advanced forwards if you have a versatile striker that can drop into the CAM role they can be instructed to swap positions with the central CAM.
Saint Etienne
RB Leipzig
Sevilla
Middlesbrough
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