QUESTION about best formation.

[PricopGeorgeCătălin]

why do guys like to use 3 defenders DL-DC-DR? is that that good? i mean, i understand when someone uses triple DC when the opposition side doesn't have good flanks players. but i don't understand why you just use only 1 central defender, even when the opponent has 2 strikers on front. isn't that risky? i never use DL-DC-DR. only triple DC in some occasions..

There is no difference if you play with DL-DC-DC; DC-DC-DC; DC-DC-DR or DL-DC-DR but DL-DC-DR is better because I will have 2 players on side and in case of red card or injured player I won't lose ball possesion.

[Potemy]

There is no difference if you play with DL-DC-DC; DC-DC-DC; DC-DC-DR or DL-DC-DR but DL-DC-DR is better because I will have 2 players on side and in case of red card or injured player I won't lose ball possesion.

Actually, a DC covers more squares than DL or DR in zonal marking. You say you don't want to go illegal due to suspension or injury, but this can be avoided by playing wide players elsewhere, for example in the butterfly. However, you always run the risk of going illegal if you play with just 3 defenders.

I, for one, am willing to take that risk, though. My base formation is 3-2-2-2-1, which parts are wide and narrow depends on the opponent I'm facing.

[PricopGeorgeCătălin]

Actually, a DC covers more squares than DL or DR in zonal marking. You say you don't want to go illegal due to suspension or injury, but this can be avoided by playing wide players elsewhere, for example in the butterfly. However, you always run the risk of going illegal if you play with just 3 defenders.

I, for one, am willing to take that risk, though. My base formation is 3-2-2-2-1, which parts are wide and narrow depends on the opponent I'm facing.

Yes but if I'm using auto subs it won't be any problem.

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PricopGeorgeCătălin = 3-5-2
filipe = 4-2-3-1