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4-4-2

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This is the standard tactic. It has the advantage that no players need special instructions, thereby you get the maximum performance from all-round type players.
Strengths:Good homogeneous defence, strong attacking wings and a good central attack.
Weaknesses:Weak midfield.
Best counter-tactic:Playing three inner midfielders and defensive wing defenders takes the edge off this tactic, and then attacks are preferrably made on the wings.

3 inner midfield players
A variation of 4-4-2 where two position changes leaves you with three inner midfield players at the expence of one winger. I prefer moving down a forward and pushing up a winger to take his position. This tactic is a very strong defensive alternative for a coach normally using 3-5-2 och 3-4-3.
Strengths:Good homogeneous defence, strong midfield, one strong attacking wing and a good central attack.
Weaknesses:Abandons one attacking wing, not as strong a midfield as the tactics with 5 midfield players.
Best counter-tactic:Since the tactic leaves one wing you can have a weak defence here and also try attacking on this wing. Of course, a skilled opponent will make it difficult for you to guess which wing...

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