Uploaded Tactic
Formation & Style
Tactical Style:The Assembler
Mentality:Attacking
Formation:3-4-3
Team Fluidity:Flexible
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Low Crosses
Focus Play Down The Left
Focus Play Down The Right
Higher Tempo
In Transition
Roll It Out
Distribute Quickly
Counter
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
Much Higher Defensive Line
High Press
Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
Get Stuck In
Step Up More
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:High Line
Description:The defence holds a high line, aiming to compress the space and implement a pressing strategy.
Evidence:Much Higher Defensive Line coupled with High Press.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:Fluid Wide Play
Description:Exploit width with advanced full-backs and inside forwards penetrating from wide positions.
Evidence:Shorter Passing, Low Crosses, and focusing play down both flanks.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Quick passing and wide play through inside forwards and full-backs, utilizing a high tempo.
Defensive Transition
Aim to regain possession quickly with a counter-press while maintaining a higher line.
Main Focus
Exploiting the flanks and transitioning rapidly into attacks.
Key Strengths
Fluid Attack
The combination of inside forwards and an advanced forward creates unpredictable movements.
Width and Overlap
Full-backs provide width and the ability to overlap, stretching the opposition's defence.
High Press
The team utilizes a strong high press to recover possession quickly in enemy territory.
Conflicting Directions
Defensive Structure
The aggressiveness of the high press may leave the backline exposed if countered effectively.
Tempo Management
With a high tempo, maintaining possession could be challenging if the team is pressed back.
Potential Defensive Gaps
The reliance on full-backs may create gaps in the defense if they are caught out of position.
Tactical Suggestions
Consider a more balanced midfield
Integrating a deeper-lying midfielder might provide better cover against counters.
Explore variations in pressing
Adjustments in pressing intensity could help in managing player energy levels.
Adapt width on certain matches
In tighter matches, consider adjusting the width to create more central space.
Ask Questions About Your Lineup
Related Tactics
Guides for this formation
The tactical theory behind the 3-4-3: roles, instructions, and the trade-offs that decide whether the system holds up.
Playing styles
Direct, Vertical Football
Long-ball football done well in FM. When direct, vertical play is the right choice, and what the Direct Passing TI actually changes.
Read guide
Playing styles
Possession-Based Tactics in Football Manager
Build the patient, control-the-tempo style without watching your opponents counter through the gaps you leave behind.
Read guide