Experienced manager giving countering advice for managers who need it

[NorthLondonIsRed]

Thank you kindly, friend. I am much better so I think I'll go with 4-4-2. I don't need an DMC since there is no AMC in oppo. Two strikers is better.

[Seangomes12]

basic description of 4-1-4-1:
1)has a back four(stable)
2)has a DMC to counter AMC
3)has a good number of midfielders to maintain formation
4)1 striker will coz few problems

The formation is quite balanced.i would suggest using formation like 4-4-2 or mirror his formation if ur better than him by playing down the flanks.4-3n-2w-1 is another option

Why 4-4-2
1)u will avoid his DMC
2)u will be able to play down the flanks so as to attack his full backs
3)u will have two central midfielders to match his 2 central midfielders.(excluding wingers)this means that u will be able to maintain possession.
4)u will have a back four to stop his wingers and striker

Why 4-3n-2w-1?
1)u will avoid his DMC
2)u will have three central midfielders versus his 2 midfielders.
3)u will have two wingers I pm advanced positions to attack his full backs.
4)u will have one striker who will be supported by ur wingers.

My preferences:
1)4-1-4-1 if ur better
2)4-4-2
3)4-3-2-1

[Seangomes12]

In 4-4-2 u also have two strikers to coz problems for opposition defenders

[Seangomes12]

His main weakness is down the flanks.ur wingers are gonna be the most important players in ur team

[Seangomes12]

Put red arrow on ur right back to support the right winger.put blue arrow on ur left back to defend and pay more attention to his MR

[Seangomes12]

Main options are 4-4-2 and 4-1-4-1(if ur better)

[Seangomes12]

Only if nothing is working use 4-3-2–1 to be more attacking.im saying this is ur last resort as u may lose stability in central midfield

[RedManc7]

lost 4-3 at home after 3-1 up never ****ed up like that before


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[Seangomes12]

Do u have a DMR who can play winger(who is good)

[NorthLondonIsRed]

Seangomes12 my man, what formation would you pick to counter 4-1-4-1 playing defensive counterattacks? His MR scores a goal every match.
I am thinking about 4-4-2 classic normal short pass or 3-2-2-2-1 butterfly offensive through wings. Both high press.