As some may have already suggested, the ‘chemistry’ of how much the contributions your individual players would have changed as you have added new players into the team. And that is why I have kept faith with my 100% AMR with a new 140%+ AML from last season (most would have ‘upgraded’ that AMR with 2* differences) when everything clicks along smoothly with the other ST and midfielders are in the team for some 4 seasons for more together. Don’t fix if it ain’t broken.
In my opinion, the other important factor is the opponent’s formation. Eg. If our opponent is playing a 4-defender+DMC, putting our best player as AMC will just mean he would not get many chances, while without the DMC, 2 STs plus AMC means he should be assisting and scoring for fun. Generally I will move my top scorer to the wing area where he stays out quite wide to stay away from the DR. Staying close to central area just gives a chance for opponent DCs to help covering.
For times like now when you are willing to win less but score more by a particular player, it may make sense to put a 1v1 situation for all your other attacking players (to sacrifice for the team in occupying defenders) and try to create a free space for your Suazo to work in. Well, it may end up him assisting more than scoring more, but that’s how it works for me.
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