Do tactics really work or this game is pay to win

[RaiKo]

@raiko congrats mate. Just wondering, do you play Mr and ml with strikers instead of amr aml or do you have other positions with higher quality than your attackers? I experienced similar (fewer 10s for performance) with these 2 scenarios

Yeah, they are highest quality players in my team. i preferably use 3W-1-4-1-1 formation, the idea was to promote awareness of AMC and ST role as contributing more than other players and starting with higher defensive line-up and mentality lets me keep away from shocking conceded goals which i never like it. Btw, it does not mean my players are not moving to attacking zone or swaping their roles in regard of opponent's reaction in first 30 minutes and so on.

I'm wondering how did you solve your performance issue? And what do you suggest me changing my formation?

[Sillybq]

Yeah, they are highest quality players in my team. i preferably use 3W-1-4-1-1 formation, the idea was to promote awareness of AMC and ST role as contributing more than other players and starting with higher defensive line-up and mentality lets me keep away from shocking conceded goals which i never like it. Btw, it does not mean my players are not moving to attacking zone or swaping their roles in regard of opponent's reaction in first 30 minutes and so on.

I'm wondering how did you solve your performance issue? And what do you suggest me changing my formation?

There are some matches where I play hard defending with counters and move my aml and amr back to mr and ml. Similar to yourself, I made the switch to 3-1-4-1-1. No performance issue from my point of view. It's just that we win by lower margins and usually against stronger opponents so no 10 ratings. Can't expect much from parking the bus and playing unattractive football. As long as we ultimately win. Nevermind the lower ratings