Half Back Problem

There seems to be a huge problem when playing with the half back role.

I play a 2-3-2-2-1 formation atm and I have signed Sven Bender to play in my half back role - the only problem is when I use him my two centre backs seem to become more like full backs, rather than centre backs, and my wing backs have pushed so highly up the pitch they're almost wingers.

Look at the following screenshot.



There's simply no reason for them to be so wide!

Try moving the wing backs back to the FB position, but keep them on the same role.

I originally started like that, but I had nothing going forward down the wings which is why I changed it to that.

The same problem was happening, though.

I had the same issue with one of my tactics I was trying to create, similar to the one you're using by the sounds of it I switched my half back to a DLP defend duty and that seemed to do the trick. I think with using a half back it's essentially a 3rd centre back and your other centre halfs tend to spread wider than they should.

There could be other factors in it though I guess, I have play much higher defensive and I have my centre backs set to close down more. Not sure if it will keep them more narrow but it's something worth trying.

Might try changing him to a DLP-D and I'll post the results in here.

I tried making him a Regista but that didn't work.

I've found the Regista role tends to leave space in behind. Works if you're playing 3 at the back or 2 DMs, one a more defensive role.