Cm 03 04: Diablo Tactic Team Instructions

: Zonal (or Specific/Man if you have elite defenders) 2. The Fullbacks (DL & DR) Passing : Short Tackling : Hard Forward Runs : Yes Run With Ball : Yes Cross Ball : Yes Through Balls : No Marking : Zonal 3. The Defensive Midfielder (DMC) Passing : Short Tackling : Hard Forward Runs : No Run With Ball : No Through Balls : Yes (Crucial for feeding the AMC) Long Shots : No Marking : Zonal 4. The Wide Midfielders (ML & MR) Passing : Short Tackling : Hard Forward Runs : Yes Run With Ball : Yes Cross Ball : Yes Through Balls : Yes 5. The Central Midfielder (MC) Passing : Short Tackling : Hard Forward Runs : No Run With Ball : No Through Balls : Yes Long Shots : Yes (To test keepers from deep) 6. The "Diablo" Slot (AMC)

If you find yourself losing (a rare occurrence), check these factors:

The middle of the three central midfielders (MC) is given a direct forward run arrow into the penalty area. This player often ends up as the team's top scorer, sometimes netting over 40–50 goals a season.

Because of the "Gung-Ho" mentality, you will rarely keep clean sheets; the strategy is simply to outscore the opponent by a massive margin. Cm 03 04 Diablo Tactic Team Instructions

: Acceleration, Pace, Dribbling, Finishing, and Off the Ball. (Legendary choices include Diego , Kaká , or cheap wonderkids like Supat Rungratsamee retrained as an AMC).

: Encouraged to "Try Through Balls" to feed the running midfielder. Defensive Midfielder (DMC)

By pushing 5-6 players into the attack, you create massive confusion in the AI defense. : Zonal (or Specific/Man if you have elite defenders) 2

: Two central forwards (FC, FC). Both strikers are given lateral side arrows pointing outward to the flanks. Master Team Instructions Template

The hallmark of the Diablo tactic is its relentless, high-tempo offensive style: Gung-Ho. Passing: Shorter (some variations use Mixed). Focus Passing: Down Both Flanks. Tackling: Normal or Hard (to win the ball high up). Closing Down: Always. Marking: Zonal. Offside Trap: Yes. Counter Attack: Yes. Key Player Instructions (The "Cheat" Element)

Then watch the chaos unfold.

The visual layout of the tactic is vital. In the tactics screen: Place one striker at the very top.

If you are conceding too many, ensure your DC with "Cover" has good pace.