In this guide, we’ll go over ways to use Jose Mourinho’s “Park the Bus” tactics in FIFA 23. If you’re playing on game mode that lets you adjust your formation, you can use this setup to win games without needing much offense (and without having to worry about how many goals your opponent scores).
This is a good way of winning games when you’re just starting out as well as when playing against better teams.
Tactics
Mourinho’s tactics are well-known. He is a very defensive coach who likes to sit deep and hit on the counter. It’s not uncommon for him to have three defenders on the pitch at once, or even four when playing with two strikers.
At Chelsea in particular, Mourinho’s teams were known for their physicality and ability to defend set pieces expertly—something that FIFA 23 players should keep in mind when choosing your team.
Of course, there are some tactical nuances within this basic framework that we can focus on when selecting players from Mourinho’s squads over the past few years:
Two strikers: This means that you’ll want someone like Didier Drogba or Diego Costa up top ahead of two midfielders behind them; alternatively, you can go with one central striker flanked by two attacking midfielders (as Chelsea did).
Either way, it’s important not only that these players be strong enough defensively but also good enough offensively so as not to be liabilities out there across every minute of every match.
Target men: One thing you should always look for with any team coached by Jose is whether they have a target man—someone who can win headers against smaller defenders or aerial duels against taller ones.
Defense
Playing as Mourinho’s Man United, you will notice a deep commitment to defending. The player who controls your goalkeeper will attempt to block each shot on goal with his body and clear the ball from danger whenever possible.
When faced with an attacker who is running at him, he will attempt to tackle the ball away from him or make a sliding challenge. If an attacker is outside of shooting range and has possession of the ball, he will hold up play until teammates can arrive to support him and regain possession of the ball (similar to FIFA 23).
When in possession of the ball, your team should try not to lose it in dangerous positions (such as near your own goal) – if this happens too often then you may find yourself giving up shots at goal within minutes!
Instead, keep control by passing around defenders until you come upon an opening on their weak side where no defender is covering their teammate so that they are vulnerable for an easy scoring chance!
You may want also want consider playing someone like Juan Mata or Eden Hazard who have great dribbling skills so that they can avoid tackles easily – but remember: don’t get too cocky!
Offense
FIFA 23 gives you a lot of offensive options, with multiple ways to get the ball into your opponent’s net. The following sections will explain each type of offensive move and provide some tips for using them effectively.
Squad
The squad is the most important part of your team. It’s also the most complicated, but we’ll keep it simple here. You want to make sure you have a good mix of players, so it doesn’t matter if they’re all strikers or defenders—you need a balanced squad. You don’t want one player who can’t score, or one player who can’t defend—a good squad has both!
It’s especially important to have goalkeepers and strikers in backup roles so that when they’re needed during matches, they’re ready to perform at their best. However, don’t forget about your defenders and midfielders as well; these positions are just as crucial as any other when it comes down to winning games!
Formation
For the formation, you want to go with a 4-2-3-1. This will give you enough defensive players to protect your net while still allowing for a good offense. You can play this formation with the following players:
- Goalkeeper (GK) – Petr Cech
- Right Back (RB) – Branislav Ivanovic
- Left Back (LB) – Nacho Monreal
- Center Back (CB) – John Terry and Gary Cahill or Kurt Zouma and John Stones if playing as Chelsea
Player Instructions
You can also make changes to players’ instructions, which will determine the way they play on the pitch. The following options are available:
- Defensively minded
- Work rate
- Marking
- Dribbling (ability to get past opponents)
- Passing (accuracy of passing)
- Shooting (accuracy at goal)
In this article, we’ll take a look at what each of these does and how it affects your player’s performance in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.
Defensive Midfielder
As the name suggests, this is a defensive midfielder who plays in front of the back four. His main objective is to protect his team’s defence and keep possession by passing the ball to players more likely to create chances for themselves or their teammates.
The Defensive Midfielder will often be found in either a deep-lying position or even out wide if that’s where he feels most comfortable playing (and won’t be targeted by opposition players).
He should have good passing skills with at least decent pace so that he can get up and down the pitch quickly when needed.
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Center Midfielders
- You will need a squad of at least 4 players to play this formation.
- I recommend using the default formations that come with the game, but if you want to, it’s possible to make your own formations.
- The ‘Park The Bus’ tactic works best in 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formations.
- You can view all of Mourinho’s instructions below:
Left Striker
The left striker is the most important player on the pitch. This position requires fast, strong players who can score with their head and left foot.
In FIFA 23, the best strikers have a high shot power stat. It’s also important for your strikers to have good dribbling skills because they need to be able to shake off defenders in order to get free for a shot on goal.
When selecting your players from this position, make sure they have decent pace stats so they can get past defenders easily and score goals while doing so!
Right Striker
The right striker is also a very important player on the pitch. The right striker should be just as fast and strong as a left striker but have better dribbling skills in order to create space for themselves while running down the field.
This player needs to have excellent finishing skills because they are responsible for scoring most of the team’s goals. They also need to be able to head the ball well so they can score headers off crosses into the box.
Goalkeeper
Goalkeepers are a vital part of any team, but you shouldn’t use them in your attack. The same goes for playing out from the back and making long passes.
In FIFA 23, goalkeepers have very little attacking value because they’re terrible at dribbling and passing the ball to their teammates. They can only make short passes with their feet—even shorter than defenders!
In fact, if you play as a goalkeeper in FIFA 23, it’s usually best to just pass the ball back to your defenders as quickly as possible (or kick it into touch) so that they can start attacking again without having to wait around while your keeper tries desperately not to get tackled or lose possession on his way upfield.
You might also want your keeper passing deep into his own half when he doesn’t have any immediate options; this will keep the opposition from pushing too far upfield toward your endline so that your defenders can stay close together defensively without needing help from their keeper coming upfield at all times.
Center Backs
The center backs are the last line of defense, so you’ll want to make sure they’re strong and fast. As a player with good aerial ability, you’ll want your center back to be able to win headers against tall forwards and anticipate balls over the top of your back four.
If you’re looking for a physical center back, look for players with high Aggression and Strength attributes. You may also want to consider adding pace or stamina if you’re playing on higher difficulty settings (Legendary/Ultimate).
Fullbacks
Fullbacks are the position in which you want to put your best players. They should be fast, good at tackling and have good crossing.
Fullbacks should have great crossing accuracy because if you can’t get it past the last defender then it isn’t going to be much use for anyone.
The speed of their crosses is also important because if they fail to beat their man or don’t get enough power into them then they won’t make it into the box at all!
Conclusion
In conclusion, the best approach to winning any game of FIFA is to use your squad and tactics intelligently. If you’re struggling to win a match, try adjusting your formation or player instructions.
You can also change up your team by substituting players in and out of the lineup before kickoff. And don’t forget about using defensive lines that have an anchor man as well! Those tips should help you get back on track with your FIFA 23 season
