Just some further development. I hired three players to improve the squad, one of them being for the first team (Yuriel, got him because I like to have an expert in set pieces). Not any wonder, but I can't be picky with the worst team in the league, as not many are interested in joining. I will show their stats below. Spoiler
The championship is developing really well and I think I will manage to win in the first season, as long as I can hold players from cracking from pressure in the last matches. I believe I can be the champion because I just trampled Flamengo at their home with one less player (in goal opportunities, since it was just 1-0). Not sure if they were complacent or their tactic just has disadvantage against mine. I will show the stats for that match below.
Earlier I also won against Palmeiras, so I think I'll be able to win. Anyway, below is the league table and schedule.
For reference, it took around 6 months for my players to be trained from Ineffectual to Natural, playing more than half the matches. It obviously depends in player adaptability and other attributes, with some players taking over a year while others can take just a couple of months. For example, I have some players still unconvincing, that played less than half the matches, as well as others that didn't move from accomplished after all this time, even playing most matches.
Gpassosbh said: That´s too easy for you then... You should pick an obscure team.. But very good results so far.. Nice to see tactic work very well in Brazil. Expand
Played a couple more matches. Just wanted to show what I usually do when there is busy schedule and a very hard match to win. Usually, people rest main players to play in the hard match. However, I usually prefer to use second team during these matches so I have rested players for the easier match. As an example, I used second team against Santos and Atletico, losing both matches, so I could have rested players for the matches against Bahia and Sao Paulo (home matches). I do that because I like to think it's better to get 3 certain points and maybe a few more than risking losing both the hard and easier matches, one because it was already hard and another because of tired players or second team. It usually pays off in the long run.
P.S.: By the way, I'm using a squad of 22 players (have a couple of emergency players in youth and reserve teams), and I left training intensity in normal. I usually like to play with a squad of 28 or 33 players, depending on the number of matches, and set training intensity to double for players with full condition, to improve attribute gains.
Gpassosbh said: Gremio and Inter are strong teams.. Very good results so far.. Expand
Just finished the regional league, comfortable victory over Inter. I also got a victory against Palmeiras in the national league, which is always nice if I want to be champion there.
My current strategy for weaker team, which should also work for stronger team, is to throw all pressure to the opponents and relieve all pressure from my team. That means I go to the press conferences and say I'll struggle in the match, that the opponent is favorite and stuff like that. Then, I tell my players to go without any pressure in the pep talk and just let them play soccer. Players that don't get motivated in pep talk I tell them individually that I have faith on them. During half time, I'm usually telling them I'm angry if winning by less than 2 goals, or telling them to not get complacent when winning by 2+ goals. Just like before, I tell I have faith in all players that don't get motivated by that. This is enough to make the team very consistent, not falling to pressure and not getting complacent. I also use shouts to encourage (when not winning), no pressure (any time) or praise (winning). So far, this is working better than just praising them all time.
Gpassosbh said: I also think you can make 5 subs during the game, but only "stoping" the game 3 times.. Just like 2 subs + 2 subs + 1 sub.. Something like that... Expand
Really? I just checked here, it's 12 named, 3 used. Maybe it wasn't implemented in the game.
Anyway, played a couple of matches here. So far, so good, but almost got kicked in the first stages of Brazilian Cup because my player got sent off in the first half. However, I didn't face any strong team yet.
P.S.: Playing with all 10 leagues from South America on, as suggested.
It was pretty hard to form a team with Juventude, since there were so many offers from everywhere, including Arab countries. I managed to sell lots of deadwood and make some cash for transfers. Most players chose to join another club instead, so this is the best eleven that I will use during this season, mostly from players that were already in the team (order: gk-dr-dcr-dcl-dl-dm-ml-mc-mr-amcr-amcl). Spoiler
I will use the regional league to train those players in their new positions, before the national league starts. Players are nowhere as good as those from Palmeiras or Flamengo. I would say they are the weakest in the entire league, so this will be interesting.
As a curiosity, the board set a goal for me to win some youth championship, but I definitely won't be training youth team. I would enjoy playing with youth if it was a team based on developing younger players, but this is not the case.
Gpassosbh said: Yes.. That´s the problem in Brazil also.. We don´t have a lot of money to spend. Take a look at some south american players, as they are cheaper than Brazilians.
Just started a new game with Juventus. Players are very slow and old, so my first step will be selling dead wood and trying to increase the overall speed. Unfortunately, I have a budget of 7k euros, so I need to be very creative, probably relying a lot on free players. I'll check with scouts who is interested in coming and invite 30 trialists at a time to "scout", focusing specially in Acceleration, Pace and Agility. I'll post the attributes of best 11 when I finish these initial transfers.
Gpassosbh said: There´s a very good Brazilian update. I´ll get for you and send to you in private. I´ll buy, but they start to delivery only 3PM in Brazil.. Something in about 2 hours from now. Expand
I don't mind, but no need to worry with that. There can't be much difference between one year and another. Are those teams much different from the worst from previous year?
Sorry, tried it here and it only updates transfers. Brazilian league is still like 2020. Anyway, gonna just pick ATG, predicted to finish 20th. It seems to have the worst players in the league.
Gpassosbh said: Can I suggest you to take a team n Brazil? We have a lot of games during the season, injuries, and a lot of championships... It could be nice to test with a middle to worst team in Brazil and test. Expand
Pick a team for me, from the top league (not fun to play with the likes of Palmeiras or Santos, I suppose).
Finally champions, even though predicted 20th and with weakest players in the league! I feel like many results were due to opponents getting complacent since we were never favorites. For most part, I just needed to relieve pressure from players and they delivered good results. In the last matches, I thought I could lose it since my team couldn't win, but I ended up being champion without playing because opponents didn't win their matches either.
Funny enough, I also won FA Cup, even though I played with team B until semi-finals. For reference, team B was my team A from last season, with players around 100 CA (based on players sold). Maybe I got lucky to face weaker teams until semi-finals, then I managed to win with last matches with team A.
Now, time to take a short break and test some new tactics before going for UCL. I would also like to win the league with worst team in the first season, playing something like Elche or Fulham.
Egraam said: Paulo Sousa style I've been trying to make a more faithful recreation as well, with high possesion rate, but shorter passing and lower tempo just don't really work in this year's FM. Expand
I tried 343 before, but it was not good at all. Good job making it work.
Spoiler
The championship is developing really well and I think I will manage to win in the first season, as long as I can hold players from cracking from pressure in the last matches. I believe I can be the champion because I just trampled Flamengo at their home with one less player (in goal opportunities, since it was just 1-0). Not sure if they were complacent or their tactic just has disadvantage against mine. I will show the stats for that match below.
Earlier I also won against Palmeiras, so I think I'll be able to win. Anyway, below is the league table and schedule.
But very good results so far.. Nice to see tactic work very well in Brazil.
Played a couple more matches. Just wanted to show what I usually do when there is busy schedule and a very hard match to win. Usually, people rest main players to play in the hard match. However, I usually prefer to use second team during these matches so I have rested players for the easier match. As an example, I used second team against Santos and Atletico, losing both matches, so I could have rested players for the matches against Bahia and Sao Paulo (home matches). I do that because I like to think it's better to get 3 certain points and maybe a few more than risking losing both the hard and easier matches, one because it was already hard and another because of tired players or second team. It usually pays off in the long run.
P.S.: By the way, I'm using a squad of 22 players (have a couple of emergency players in youth and reserve teams), and I left training intensity in normal. I usually like to play with a squad of 28 or 33 players, depending on the number of matches, and set training intensity to double for players with full condition, to improve attribute gains.
Just finished the regional league, comfortable victory over Inter. I also got a victory against Palmeiras in the national league, which is always nice if I want to be champion there.
My current strategy for weaker team, which should also work for stronger team, is to throw all pressure to the opponents and relieve all pressure from my team. That means I go to the press conferences and say I'll struggle in the match, that the opponent is favorite and stuff like that. Then, I tell my players to go without any pressure in the pep talk and just let them play soccer. Players that don't get motivated in pep talk I tell them individually that I have faith on them. During half time, I'm usually telling them I'm angry if winning by less than 2 goals, or telling them to not get complacent when winning by 2+ goals. Just like before, I tell I have faith in all players that don't get motivated by that. This is enough to make the team very consistent, not falling to pressure and not getting complacent. I also use shouts to encourage (when not winning), no pressure (any time) or praise (winning). So far, this is working better than just praising them all time.
Really? I just checked here, it's 12 named, 3 used. Maybe it wasn't implemented in the game.
Anyway, played a couple of matches here. So far, so good, but almost got kicked in the first stages of Brazilian Cup because my player got sent off in the first half. However, I didn't face any strong team yet.
P.S.: Playing with all 10 leagues from South America on, as suggested.
I usually play the cup with second team until later stages, to keep them happy and in shape. If the reward is really that great, I can change my mind.
P.S.: 12 people in the bench feels so good. It should be adopted in all leagues.
Spoiler
I will use the regional league to train those players in their new positions, before the national league starts. Players are nowhere as good as those from Palmeiras or Flamengo. I would say they are the weakest in the entire league, so this will be interesting.
As a curiosity, the board set a goal for me to win some youth championship, but I definitely won't be training youth team. I would enjoy playing with youth if it was a team based on developing younger players, but this is not the case.
Yes.
Take a look at some south american players, as they are cheaper than Brazilians.
Will you use your ZAZ blue 3.0?
Yes, I will use Blue 3.0 and Light Blue 3.0.
Just started a new game with Juventus. Players are very slow and old, so my first step will be selling dead wood and trying to increase the overall speed. Unfortunately, I have a budget of 7k euros, so I need to be very creative, probably relying a lot on free players. I'll check with scouts who is interested in coming and invite 30 trialists at a time to "scout", focusing specially in Acceleration, Pace and Agility. I'll post the attributes of best 11 when I finish these initial transfers.
I don't mind, but no need to worry with that. There can't be much difference between one year and another. Are those teams much different from the worst from previous year?
Sorry, tried it here and it only updates transfers. Brazilian league is still like 2020. Anyway, gonna just pick ATG, predicted to finish 20th. It seems to have the worst players in the league.
Need an update pack for that, since they are still in the second division here. Can anyone recommend a good league and transfers data update?
Pick a team for me, from the top league (not fun to play with the likes of Palmeiras or Santos, I suppose).
Thank you for testing! Nice video there.
Thank you! It really feels good to take the weakest team from a country and bring it to the top. It took a while, but it was totally worth it.
Funny enough, I also won FA Cup, even though I played with team B until semi-finals. For reference, team B was my team A from last season, with players around 100 CA (based on players sold). Maybe I got lucky to face weaker teams until semi-finals, then I managed to win with last matches with team A.
Now, time to take a short break and test some new tactics before going for UCL. I would also like to win the league with worst team in the first season, playing something like Elche or Fulham.
I tried 343 before, but it was not good at all. Good job making it work.