<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs usual, before the season starts, we need to set up which national leagues will have their player databases loaded and which ones we can play in. This time, we will be managing a club and a national team at once. In line with the plan, of course I chose to manage Al Nassr and Portugal at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For reference, the Saudi league was not available by default in FM26. In FM27, the league is available and playable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All right, Al Nassr is selected, then we take charge of Portugal. As it turns out, the country\u2019s Top Players are R\u00faben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, and Vitinha. Even Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the squad. Hmm\u2026 so that\u2019s how it is. Fine then, let\u2019s start the managerial career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are no significant changes to FM27\u2019s main interface compared with FM26. However, the Overview tab now looks tidier, with a countdown notification for the next match clearly displayed in the top-right corner. For example, there is a match against Al Fateh in the next three days. The information is simple, but it is very useful for preparation, so there is no need to keep going back and forth to the Calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we open the Welcome message, the information shown in FM27 is more complete and comprehensive. For example, the competitions the club is entering this season, right through to the club\u2019s various facilities and their condition, are all laid out in detail. Well done, Sports Interactive!<\/p>\n\n\n\nFootball Manager 27 (SEGA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Formations, Squad Selection, and Transfers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo support that noble aim of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo end his club and international career in golden ink, complete with a thousand-goal collection, we start setting the team\u2019s strategy. We pick the squad and sign the players who will help us get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As is well known, CR7 is indeed an excellent finisher. But because his pace is no longer what it was in his golden years, he needs a partner up front, with the classic 4-2-4 DM Wide Wing Play formation and a 4-4-1-1 2DM when Out of Possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al Nassr already has a fairly sharp striking duo in Cristiano Ronaldo and Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix. On the left wing, there is the excellent Sadio Man\u00e9 and Kingsley Coman, who also looks solid on the stats. But we need cover who can play on both flanks. My option: buy Jadon Sancho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This player is still young (26 years old). His skills can still be improved, and most importantly, he is a Free Agent, matching the real-world situation. Sure enough. No fuss, we can get him. Psst. At Al Nassr there is also a promising Midfielder\/Attacking Midfielder (Left) named Cristiano J\u00fanior \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, here is the Al Nassr lineup I prepared:<\/p>\n\n\n\nFootball Manager 27 (SEGA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter setting up the Al Nassr squad, we head to Portugal. And sure enough, we need to call Cristiano Ronaldo into the national-team squad, just like Pedro Neto and Jo\u00e3o Palhinha, who were also left off the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a little nepotism, I also pair Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix and Cristiano Ronaldo up front here. For their teammates, I just leave it on auto.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFootball Manager 27 (SEGA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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