Quote Originally Posted by Jacob M View Post
Hi guys

I'm thinking about playing with only 3 defenders at the back. I need some of your opinions and experience.

1) 3DC or 3DW?
depends on the opponent. if they're playing through the middle 3 DC, if they're coming down the flanks 3w. Make sure to have a DC/DMC as well, in case you need to play 4 in the back instead of 3. It's also a good idea to have your DL and DR, also have a DC duel role so you can rotate between 3w and 3n w/o making a substitution.

2) if 3DC, how would you deal with AMR/L?
duel role DL/DC and DC/DR, so they mark the flanks. If you choose to stay with 3 DC, then down arrows on the right and left DC's and play man-to-man marking.

3) if 3DW, what if there are two STs?
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If he has wingers, a duel role DC/DMC, with the DMC pulled back to play as a DC. If not wingers, just play 3n. If his wingers are ML and MR, you might be able to mark them with a down arrow ML/MR of your own.

4) and what would you do if you're playing against mixed focus side like 4231 with AMRLC?
3w-1-2n-3w-1 works well against that in my experience. 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond is another option. I usually going at it using long balls + counter attacks, since i'm assuming an attacking mentality and potentially a high press from the opponent, so i'm hoping we can catch his players far enough up the pitch when we win back possession, and quickly get forward on the counter with his players unable to track back defensively to help stop the counter.