The main area of FIFA 23 Coins attack with this system is the midfield. Having your opponent outnumbered is essential here. The L1/LB triggers push your midfielders forward and use of one-two passing is vital for the successful implementation of this formation.

Some FIFA players like to utilize the 4-3-3 for packing out the midfield while trying to defend a lead. They prefer to position their three midfielders with their backs to the centre.

The key to 5-1-2-2 is the CDM. In previous editions FIFA 5-1-2, variants of 5-3-2/5-2-1-2/5-4-1 never had an out-and-out CDM. There was a gap that separated the midfield from the defensive line, therefore created these formations as more offensive in their outlook.

In FIFA 23 The CDM in the 5-1-2-2 change the formation completely. This is a system that allows your wing-backs to attack, and when they move forward, they remain relatively unmarked.

In addition to having ample space down the flanks you are able to attack even in an extremely narrow formation and yet be defensively secure with a backline with five players, keeping CDM and two midfielders in the centre to provide defensive support.

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