I need some help if someone would be so kind, I keep getting outmuscled and cant do anything about it.
Ive just played a game where players i use and have a good idea of their basic ability's brush aside my defence, alba, puyol, silva and alves like they wasn't even there.
The players in question was mata suarez, willian and sturridge. Sturridge i expected to have issues with as he is OP to the point if silliness but the other three should be manageable with that defense.
I understand the opponent was just better than me plain and simple but this just enforces the fact i know im doing something wrong or not doing something full stop.
I track runs, try and cut off passes while applying pressure with a second man while being careful not to pull a CB/WB off the line. It's one on one that i cant seem to use a players strength at all, if im shoulder to shoulder with a player i will press circle to grab them, if i make the grab ill tap L2 to try and get between them and the ball. If im successful with L2 i will tap it again to protect the ball and create a small gap between me and them to be able to turn and clear. Does this sound about right?
I have tried turning aggression up and still cant be as effective at this as others even though i have watched countless tutorials on the theory behind it.
So no one has any pointers that will help no?


