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Mister Kolla
I've had a few saves on the new FM so far and I've noticed a really recurring feature - probably 8/10 goals I conceded are from crosses. To be honest, the most goals I've scored were with my Sochaux side when I had a formation that prioritized attacking down the flanks. I know there were some issues on FM16 (I didn't have that version) on overpowered wing play, are we seeing this issue manifest itself again in the current version, or should I be paying more attention to how I defend out wide?
On that note, what are other players' experiences of this issue? (or maybe non-issue!)
I've tried using defensive full backs, double pivot to drop in and defend from crosses, various combinations of CB roles. I'm finding it difficult to get into the game when it can feel like a straight up competition on number of crosses = most wins.
For context my last game was FM15 which I enjoyed, bar the number of goals each game seemed to result in. Before that it was FM12 which I probably put 2,500 hours into, and I thought the match engine was absolutely great, apart from the issues of not coping with three at the back and the overpowering of three strikers.
Any feedback much appreciated. I'm off to develop a tactic with 9 centre backs and a poacher until someone more tactically intuitive than me comes up with a solution to defending those damned crosses.
Kolla
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MKDons666
Getting the wide balance is difficult because with 3 at the back and playing wingers (not wing backs) and trying to get them to cover it difficult. Giving them defensive tasks or to hold their positive makes them almost pointless players when you counter as they stop at the half way line.
All this meaning that when it gets wide, even with 3 CD in the middle within 5 yards of the opposite striker, they score.
After 22 games with Real Oviedo I've scored 42 conceded 26.