This weekend I almost lost my mind.

I was very apprehensive about believing the shadow patch theory by I have no idea how to explain what I have seen this weekend.

To start I have no space to attack at all I don’t understand it. I spent the better half of the day trying to replicate the absolute insanity of press I saw this weekend.

I found when you get a 2 cdm formation(4222) to 91 depth the game just absolutely auto defends for you. Your attackers will jump the opposing fullbacks your full backs cut out every single through ball down line. The opposition strikers will sit next to your center-backs and every through ball is intercepted or you magically tackle through the back of the striker.

Does anyone have a great set of tactics at the moment ? I can’t stand any that I have used. I’ve tried 4213, 433 holding ,424, and felt like I wasn’t getting the press I need. I really would not like to have to play cdms to get so defensive play out of my team.

Im in div 2 right now. I was in elite division for the past 2 years and now I just feel lost.

Any formation or team suggestions are welcome.