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The beta for Football Manager 23 is finally here, which means it\u2019s time to step out of your muddy FIFA football boots and into a more leather and polished style of footwear.<\/p>\n
This is a game about the science behind football, the formations, the tactics. It\u2019s time to step away from the glory of being a player, and into the pragmatic mastermind role of the manager.<\/p>\n
Football Manager is a complicated game with many different routes to take. In a bid to prevent you getting overwhelmed, we\u2019ve decided to share a few tactics with you. We\u2019ll start with the best formations.<\/p>\n
Bear in mind that a formation has to work for your players. It isn\u2019t a one size fits all situation, so you\u2019ll need to do a bit of thinking yourself. Right, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n
Translated from the German term for counter-pressing, gegenpress is one of the most effective formations in the game \u2013 Jurgen Klopp himself has raved about its importance. Gegenpress is a means to win the ball back from the opposition immediately after losing it.<\/p>\n
Make sure you\u2019re keeping an eye on the midfielders you use for this defensive formation. There will always be weak points. Keep in mind that this is one of the most popular formations, and the AI will be aware of that!<\/p>
Tiki-taka is a Spanish style characterised by short passing and maintaining possession. Strongly associated with FC Barcelona, manager Pep Guardiola described it thus: \u201cYou have to pass the ball with a clear intention, with the aim of making it into the opposition\u2019s goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
This may sound like an obvious platitude, but the formation is specific. The 4-2-3-1 formation will be most effective with players who have killer striking stats.<\/p>\n
There are plenty of counter attack formations, a popular one being 5-3-2. The 4-4-2 formation might seem counterintuitive to some of you, but hear us out. You\u2019ll need solid players for this one, but it\u2019s a tactic that will work if you\u2019re desperate for some points at the end of the match.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not the most glamorous, but sometimes you need to sacrifice looking good in favour of scoring some points!<\/p>\n
As we\u2019ve already stated, it isn\u2019t an exact science and there is no way to be certain one tactic will work over another. It\u2019s simply one of those games where practice makes perfect, and the more you play, the more it\u2019ll become second nature.<\/p>\n
Just keep in mind the players you\u2019re choosing, stats, age, and positions. Soon enough you\u2019ll be sitting back and letting the players do the work for you.<\/p>\n
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