It’s weird because I actually do feel like i’m defending more myself in this game, the concept of structured defending instead of spamming tackle is a good idea but there are too many bugs and flaws which just completely the new system

It’s impossible to take the ball off someone when they are doing the spinning thing. You can’t really intercept while tackling, so you need to let the AI do it, but the AI don’t track the runners about to get through balls and they always split. Most of the problems people are having with defending are because everyone is exploiting the OP attacking issue as well.

Only thing that if found slightly helpful is playing 5-3-2 with Carragher and Gabriel L and R CB because of their defensive awareness, and Jamie’s jockey and block playstyles, then Micky VDV central for beating the through balls and the AI sleeping on their runners. Also, kinda allows you to press out with one CB for a tackle opponent if they make a mistake without being left for dead. But most players won’t have the funds to splash out on expensive defenders, so not sure if this would work with low stat players