TACTICLAB / PROBLEMS

Fix common football gameplay problems

Conceding on the counter, losing the midfield or struggling to involve your striker? Explore common tactical problems in FC and eFootball and use the diagnosis to draft a game-specific plan.

Gameplay problems and practical fixes

My striker is invisible

Prescription: Put an attacking midfielder close enough to combine with your striker, or use a second forward. Avoid sending every runner beyond the ball at once.

Draft a plan for my striker is isolated

My midfield gets destroyed

Prescription: Keep one midfielder behind attacks and use a double pivot so you always have a passing option and cover in front of the back line.

Draft a plan for my midfield is too open

I cannot score

Prescription: Get a second runner near the box. Pair your striker with a CAM, an inside forward, or another striker rather than crossing to an empty area.

Draft a plan for i need more goals

My defenders are always out of position

Prescription: Lower your line and keep the center backs in shape. Let midfielders press first instead of dragging a defender out.

Draft a plan for my defenders are too high

How do I protect a lead?

Prescription: Use a compact shape, keep the pivot in place, and slow down possession rather than clearing the ball straight back to the opponent.

Draft a plan for i cannot hold a lead

How do I break down 5 at the back?

Prescription: Switch play quickly, overload a wing, and get a late midfielder arriving between the outside center back and wingback.

Draft a plan for i cannot create chances