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    Is 4-1-2-1-2 Overused in TE?

    I'm only level 3 ATM and still relatively new, but my first few matches in the league and Champions League I've played 4-1-2-1-2 formations of some sort; whether it's 2 CMs or 2 wing mids. So just out of curiosity, will I still see this formation in later levels? Because I usually run 3-4-1-2 and it's been working pretty well for me.

    Also, can someone explain to me why there's no RF or LF in this game? I really want to run 5-2-3 just like what my school plays.

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    i dunno what you mean with 5-2-3 but i might guess you meant 2 rear wings between the defense and midfield's lines? If so you can play 3 central def, 1 dml, 1 dmr as back wings, 3 midfielders, either 3 forwards or 2 + one amc. Use arrows to wheter decide if your mid wings has to attack or defend more.

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    4-4-2 is overused in my opinion. A lot of people don't know how to play the 4-4-2 and play it with the wrong tactics... But it's up to you really. 4-1-2-1-2 is attacking but you need to put red arrows on your DL and DR for extra attacking threat
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan O'Bree View Post
    i dunno what you mean with 5-2-3 but i might guess you meant 2 rear wings between the defense and midfield's lines?
    Here's what I meant: Is 4-1-2-1-2 Overused in TE?-5221.jpg
    3 legit forwards is what I was hoping for; not just straight-up strikers. Oh well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtmsnba13 View Post
    Here's what I meant: Click image for larger version. 

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    3 legit forwards is what I was hoping for; not just straight-up strikers. Oh well.
    That's a 3N-2W-2N-3 formation. I've seen it a few times. I even played it in my CL final last season and beat it


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    Yeah I've noticed that a lot, too; and I usually blow them out 3-0 or 4-1. Wait, there's a wrong way in playing 4-4-2? :S

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    You're supposed to play 4-4-2 with short passing, down both flanks, normal mentality, no counter, no offside trap.

    I underlined the important ones. Normal mentality is recommended because 4-4-2 is a balanced formation
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    Yes I think 4-1-2-1-2 is over used in TE, but I don't mind this because I know how to counter this and beat it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dv8r View Post
    You're supposed to play 4-4-2 with short passing, down both flanks, normal mentality, no counter, no offside trap.

    I underlined the important ones. Normal mentality is recommended because 4-4-2 is a balanced formation
    I do think that's fo basic 4-4-2. With Narrow Diamond you can go through the center (since tou use 2 mc and one amc) and cover the sides motivating the defender wings. I sometimes unmotivate my dmc too in case i face 3 STs. And i play that offensive usually.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan O'Bree View Post
    I do think that's fo basic 4-4-2. With Narrow Diamond you can go through the center (since tou use 2 mc and one amc) and cover the sides motivating the defender wings. I sometimes unmotivate my dmc too in case i face 3 STs. And i play that offensive usually.
    4-1-2-1-2 counters the 4-4-2 anyway. 4-5-1 V counters them both, but not as effective on the 4-4-2


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