Best Instructions for essien, lone cdm 41212 narrow

tatadwader

I have him at stay back and stay central.

any other suggestions for instructions?

also, ironically i've found he's best with backbone chem for what it's worth.

Nodge86

He’s not great as a lone CDM to be honest. Needs a partner who isn’t high/high

Zalisis

I use him in a double pivot with Keane (with Engine chem) - instructions Get Forward, aggressive interceptions, cover centre, man mark

Finding this suits his talents better

tatadwader

anyone play him there?

IxToMxI

tatadwader wrote: »

anyone play him there?

I do, usually play 4321 but 41212 is my second formation.

I play CDM in that position on drop between defenders and cut passing lanes

ozcs_69

best instruction is not to use him as lone CDM !!

tatadwader

ozcs_69 wrote: »

best instruction is not to use him as lone CDM !!

And I wonder why I go 6 months between when I use the forums...

Supernibz

Play him CM not CDM

3MenandaBebe

Drop between defenders (this works well with high attacking work rate, he'll be in position and burst into the midfield)
Man Mark
Cover centre

jbfifa

Stay Back, Cut passing Lanes, cover center.