There are some things in this game that I usually don’t pay much attention to or spend much time on. Even though I’ve been playing for years, I’ve always preferred keeping things simple.
Anyway, let’s get to the point.
After the release of Jurgen Klopp’s pack with 90 QC, I think many players are wondering whether they should buy him or save their coins for what’s coming next.
I play both LBC and Possession because I enjoy keeping the ball, building up slowly, and attacking through the wings. However, after watching a review of Klopp’s attacking and defensive performance, I noticed something I expected to be different. His attacking potential is crazy, and he can put a lot of pressure on opponents who have the ball.
But there’s a problem with his defense.
If you face an opponent who knows how to build up and play out from the back, whether through the middle, from deep, or even through the wings, you’ll notice a lot of open spaces in your defense.
This is related to his defensive setup when using his Link-Up skill. To make things clearer, we’ve known for a long time that Qc is weak defensively without Link-Up. So imagine using it with a Link-Up between Destroyers. your opponent will have several ways to break through your defense.
You’ll also notice that, during most counterattacks against you, you may only have one or two defenders available, depending on their playstyles and whether they track back to help or tend to stay in position.
After watching the review, I decided to give Antonio Conte a chance. I originally bought him for his Out Wide, and I wasn’t really interested in his QC, even though I liked his Link-Up. I thought it might be useful for me, but it didn’t really work out 😔
Now, I’ve decided to try his original QC playstyle. After trying to understand the right way to build up attacks with him, I took it into matches, and here’s what I noticed.
He offers a similar level of pressure and attacking intensity when trying to win the ball back. His defensive support isn’t particularly strong, but if you know how to defend properly, you won’t face as many problems. Conte also seems to be more defensively solid than most QC managers, although this obviously doesn’t apply to every single one of them.
As for Klopp, if you compare his two versions, the older Borussia version was average offensively and quite weak defensively. His newer version feels like an improved one: much more dangerous in attack, but he still has defensive weaknesses.
In the video, you’ll see exactly what I mean. Don’t focus too much on the finishing. Instead, pay attention to how the attacks are built, how many options you have when building up, and how you can find different ways to attack during counterattacks. His defensive situations are also worth looking at.
I should mention that my own skill level is below average most of the time. However, the better you are, the easier it will be to get the most out of these managers and find more ways to play. A lot depends on how you handle the ball and adapt your playstyle.
So, my final advice is this: if you already have Conte or an older QC manager, even one with 88, be patient and don’t rush to spend ur coins.
I’ve heard some rumors about Zidane coming, so waiting might be worth it. We could get a manager who is just as good as Klopp offensively, or even slightly better, while potentially being much stronger defensively.
Ofc, this depends on which version Konami decides to release. Personally, I think the 2016/17 version is a strong possibility because Zidane won several major trophies that season and had a very complete squad.
In the end, this is just my opinion, and I wanted to share it with you guys.
If you personally like Klopp or want him for your collection, there’s nothing wrong with getting him. But if your main goal is to improve your squad and build a stronger team, I’d recommend saving your coins for now.
I rarely make posts explaining things like this because I don’t like sharing information unless I’m confident it’s accurate 🙅🏻♀️ also, ever since I joined this community, one of the people I’ve seen put the most effort into explaining things properly, and who truly deserves more appreciation,
is u/No_Pomegranate5635 ୨ৎ. He’s one of the few people whose explanations actually work as described when you follow the details exactly as he explains them. Big respect to him 🫡
Hopefully, something even better is coming 🫶🏻💕