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Tips to counter the 442?

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Alex Peace

6 years ago

3 days ago

29 Apr 2020 06:20:54

It seems like on FM20 the 442 is one of the hardest systems to play against, and is also really common especially with weaker teams, which makes sense.

I do ok most of the time, but never really dominate a game. My most recent issue is coming up against a Simeone managed Chelsea, deploying 4 center-backs in defence. I'm finding it impossible to break down, and they just destroy me from counter-attacks and wingplay.

I play a 433, either flat midfield or with a DM.

Does anyone have any tips to counter 442?

Feralki

10 years ago

1 day ago

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Premium

29 Apr 2020 06:48:38

Mostly I've found playing quite deep and passing directly while focusing down the middle, essentially the game will be quite dull but you might steal a goal with a long ball and striker running through. 4-4-2 is irritating, Peterborough destroyed my top of the table Doncaster team 5-0 with it even though I'd beaten better teams 8-2 and 6-1, it's crazy.

A Aron Walker

7 years ago

2 months ago

29 Apr 2020 09:50:17

I found that a 3 at the back playing direct worked really well against 442, the wing backs seem to cause it a massive issue especially if you play a mezzala in cm. The 3 cb’s and a dm will also help stop you getting countered so easily.

Even if it’s not your preferred formation might be worth giving it a go.

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