Crushed by an assymetric formation!

[Arion]

In this case we are talking about a lone AMR wreaking havoc from the wing. The question is: is it necessary (or even a good idea) to counter an asymmetric formation with an asymmetric formation or is sufficient to switch to man-to-man and let the players sort it out? Also, in the absence of a DML, is it best to

- shift the DMC to the left DMC slot (i.e., will he really gravitate to the left flank)
- play DL as DML
- keep a regular/preferred/symmetric formation and hope to outscore the opponent?

P.S. I initially listed playing DMC as DML as an option, but that results in a red warning sign. Nor can an ML play DML. Only DL can play DML with a yellow warning.

Wingers are better marked with fullbacks(DL/R). The wingback (DML/R) does everything but good defending. It's usually employed when you have a 3 DC defence, to give a depth to the wings.

Try a 4-3n-1-2, pass through middle and short and man mark. With a 3 man wide defence, the wingers can be stopped by fullbacks; 1 DC can't stop 2ST and AMC. And give the posession bonus in game. Red arrow on rightback, there's no left midfielder of the opponent.