I bet he really runs 4-1-3N-1-1 and just is using that to avoid his opponent countering...
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If that's true, it's actually a pretty good idea, assuming he knows he will be able to log-in before the game and change to his actual formation. Since many of his players know only one position, you can kind of decipher where they will play . . . However, if he had players that all knew multiple positions, or he put his subs in the starting lineup until right before kick-off, that would be very deceiving . . .
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