We've all seen it before. You set up a new tactic, win every friendly, then - first game of the season - you get absolutely thumped.

That's about to change!!

It's easy to miss significant, structural issues during preseason, with wins glossing over weaknesses, and facing opposition who themselves are not fully fit and are unable to take advantage. I take a look at the process I use for tweaking my tactic during preseason, with focus on identifying a style, and analysing individual performances & partnerships to inform changes.

SUGGESTED READING

Guide to Preseason Training: https://www.viewfromthetouchline.com/...

Using a Wide Trequartista with Sit Narrower & Hold Up Ball: https://community.sigames.com/forums/...

FM ONE SHOTS

This is part of the One Shots series - A set of single-season challenges, where we try to upstage real life managers by outperforming them in the 22/23 season. We've outperformed Unai Emery, and made Dejan Stanković look a fool. Next up, we set to correct the course for an Ajax team who looked lost under Alfred Schreuder.

In a change of approach, I'll be looking at specific scenarios through the season and exploring how I handle them, both good and bad. At the end, there'll be a full on documentary to cover my storytelling cravings.

MUSTERMANNFM

A veteran of the FM series, going all the way back to Championship Manager Italia in 1993 (yes, I'm old). Creator of the Mustermann skins (links below) and recently started creating YouTube content. Awful sense of humour.

MODS USED

Mustermann23 Skin: https://community.sigames.com/forums/...

Cut Out Player Faces Megapack: https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/styl...
Standard Kits Megapack: https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/styl...
Background & Stadiums Megapack: https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/styl...
FMG Standard Logos Megapack: https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/styl...
Trophies Megapack: https://www.fmscout.com/a-fm23-trophi...

MUSIC

"genre hiphop lofi" by Teodholina
https://pixabay.com/users/teodholina-...