retired_tparker1

Eto'o is a goal machine in this game: scores 1 goal per game and runs like a leopard. Can't stop him with defenderss like Canavaro, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Albiol or whoever...

Any tactic master can help me out?

retired_tsweet1434

try def. deep about 6 on the tactics. and for quick strikers mark tight always when doing the prematch team talk. Use the cd with best marking, jumping and pace stats. Also try prevent as much possession to him. Use CM to cut out balls, play low mentality so team defends as a unit.
good luck, if all else fails save up and buy him!!!

timleaf

if your devensive line is deep and width is narrow eto cant run in anywhere

retired_dpw202

That's weird - I tend to just sell him when i play Barca

retired_tparker1

I don't know man! :p

In my game he's been top goal scorer in La Liga for 2 seasons in a row, average 7.54. In last game he played against Real Madrid, he made 10 runs! I almost gave up there!

mdschneids

try the AI tactic, "kill him", put 2 players doing hard tackle and you might get lucky and injure him, its what AI usually does...

retired_aepressler

play around the oppostion instruction. in Etoo's case, id go for high pressing game against Barcelona. Etoo's game is all about good delivery for him. My idea is kill their game plan, itd kill Etoo's game.

Defensive line not necessarily to be deep in my honest opinion though. Just swamp the midfield (i use 3-2-2-2-1). Make your two DMCs on hard tackling and close down very very often. It worked for me.

retired_aepressler

just to support Ginja Jinja.. buy him.

retired_tparker1

Haha, I can afford anything but his Appearance Bonus.

retired_tparker1

Is it a good idea to use hard tackling against those "run-maker" strikers? I'd rather to avoid cheap tackles and close them down.