Edwin10640I am wondering what would be the best formation to use against a team that presses well and attacks well. I was wondering a 5-3-2 formation to defend and catch them on the counter with the LWB and RWB attacking (pretty much like a winger on that attack). and with my holding mid staying back a bit as advertised. Eventually moving in to sort of a 3-5-2 when attacking, then drop back in to a 5-3-2 when defending ?

13.01.2013

Sniped SniperWhat you've described is sort of how Juventus play, and yes it is a good formation. Juventus beat Chelsea 3-0 using a 3-5-2 (two wingbacks), though Juve's midfielders and wingbacks press and try to win the ball high up the pitch instead of counter attacking from their own half.

29.01.2013