retired_cmitchell1976

One of my players loses alot of condition in every game. He has good stamna and natural fitness (both 16). Ive also tried lowering his closing down. Are there any other player instructions which cause this to drop quickly?

PS he is a lone striker by the name of Peter Crouch

retired_sumita

The weather is an obvious one that can affect a players condition, but that generally affects everyone on your team.

If he's playing as a lone-striker i presume with his height you're playing a direct style, which means he's probably chasing lots of long balls and holding them up for the supporting AMF's. Try playing these balls through the centre, rather than mixed or down the channels, as this will stop him having to move around so much. That could take away from your game though.

Sure you've hear of him, but if you can get Eddie Johnson (Kansas, USA) and play him in the same role, then he'll probably be more effective.

retired_nsample

Closing down, team tempo , forward runs and run with the ball will all tire a player quickly