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If you want to delve into a virtual football realm,Football Manager 2024is quite an example. While it may seem complex at first, the game authentically mirrors real football. To thrive, a basic understanding of management simulations or, at the very least, football, is essential.
If you’re a newbie to the genre, you’ll definitely need some advice and tips at first. With some practice and dedication, you can become a great coach like some of the top names in the field, such as Pep Guardiola or Carlo Ancelotti. We’ve got the tips, so let’s dive in.
Choose Your Team Carefully
We completely understand your desire to take a team from the lower leagues to the top and turn it into one of the giants. However, this would not make much sense to begin with. Being the manager of low-level teams will requirea lot of work, making it difficult for you to understand the simulation fully.
Leading a well-known,strong teamfor a few seasons can be avaluable guide to enhance your tactical comprehensionand grasp of the transfer system. Teams such asReal Madrid,Barcelona,Manchester City,Liverpool, orPSGcan be handy here.
Decide on Your Coaching Style
After choosing your team, you will have todecide on your coaching style. Remember, this choice is about how you will manage your team and sheds light on your abilities. For instance, Pep Guardiola is a successful tactician, whereas Carlo Ancelotti is known for his disciplined approach.
The simulation will prompt you to select one ofseven different styles. Here, you’ll need to choose the style that best reflects your understanding of management.
Thecoaching stylesavailable for selection in the simulation aredefault, disciplinary, motivator, youth development, knowledgeable, tactician,andtaskmaster.
Don’t Fail the Club Vision
Signing for a club and winning matches does not mean that you will be permanently tied to that club. You mustconstantly follow the club’s visionand not let it fail. Otherwise, you may wake up one morning with a message that your contract has been terminated.
Club Visiontasks havefour different priority levels:
Priority levels play a crucial role in Club Vision. For instance, a task labeled as ‘‘Favored’’ may not jeopardize your contract, but failing to fulfill a task marked as “Required” could result in getting fired.
These tasks may include anything from your playing style to the players you choose to sign. You canreviewyourClub Visiontasks byheading to Club Vision > Overview.
Check Your Inbox Constantly
Your inboxis a pretty important tool to use tostay informed about what’s happening in your club. you may access and take action on various topics, includingscouting reports,injuryupdates,training results, andplayer transfers, here.
Your inbox will often be filled to the brim with messages. Unfortunately, you’ll probably experience some confusion about which one is more important. This is open to interpretation because, as a manager, it relates to you in one way or another. However, themessages with red highlights are always the more importantones and need immediate attention.
Assign Staff Roles
A football team does not only consist of players and a coach. There are many staff members in the background, and they have a crucial role in the proper functioning of the club. Therefore, the first thing you should do in your club is tomake staff appointments.
Club staff can be found bynavigating to the ‘Staff’ tabon the main menu. This section is divided into three:Coaching Team,Recruitment Team, andMedical Team. you’re able to make the necessary assignments here according to your club’s needs. To sign a staff member,head to the ‘Staff Search’ taband find names that fit your budget.
Manage Your Players’ Morale
Poor team moraleoften leads tounsuccessful outcomes, resulting in the head coach being the first to face termination. To avoid this, constantlycheck your team’s moraleby following thesteps Dynamics > Happiness.
It isvital that the morale of the team leadersand thefirst 11 players remains high. If a player has low morale in your squad, you caneliminate this issue with press conferences.
Thefastest way to boost your players' moraleis by talking to them individually. Simply click on their name and selectDiscuss > Praise Player > Praise Conduct.
Don’t Miss The Friendly Matches
Friendly matchesare among the most influential events tostrengthen your tacticsandbring additional incometo your club. So, you may freelytry any tactics and formationyou want because even if you lose, it will not have any adverse impact on your team.
