retired_kellybells

First can i say that this isnt one of those please help i`ve tried everything threads i just want some help understanding the defensive side of the game a bit more.

I have just started a new season with Arsenal and i am having some trouble trying to set up the defense.

I want my defenders to contribute in build ups but i am not sure how to set up the instructions so that they dont contradict each other.

My defense constist of:
My Defense

I know that i have quite a good base to start with but i just dont know how to set them up.

The idea i have for the defense is i dont really want them to get involve in the attack by rushing forward but by a building up process. I dont really want the full backs to rush up the pitch as Eboue is much better at defending than attacking and Gareth Bale is my free kick and corner taker so he will be attcking quite a bit anyway. I dont really want the CD`s to come up for set pieces but if that can be over come some other way i will give it a go.

If anyone wants the player attributes i will be more than happy to post them just let me know the players you want.

Cheers

retired_bigtomson

what formation do you use?

retired_bridgeclub3

use the presets in your tactics

retired_bridgeclub3

put your cb on def deep , not to mark tight , to zonzl mark and not to close down

put your full backs to defend deep , make forward runs , cross from deep -ain to centre and try thru ball ..zonal mark , close down and tight mark , that stops your opposition getting crosses in

retired_kellybells

I will be using a 4-4-2 formation but i am considering using a 4-1-4-1.

Can you elaberate a bit more by telling me what number on the sliders you use.

retired_bigtomson

I would recommend using the 4-1-4-1 if you want your defence to be linking up with your midfield. This will allow them to stay back but be allowed to be involved in the game with the DM

retired_bridgeclub3

i can never score enuff goals on a 4141 formation

i play a 451 but i have the wingers and playmaker mid in atticking posistions

retired_bridgeclub3

btw , i play in a clan ..and conceded the least amount of goals in our whole league last season
finished 7th thou cause i also had striker problems in the season

retired_BrownVanilla

make sure the defenders mentalities are quite close to the midfielders, so the players are closer together and thus better passing moves

retired_bigtomson

I must admit i prefer 4-1-2-1-2 as i find it difficult to score with only one striker