The key to 5-1-2-2 lies in the CDM. In previous editions FIFA various variations of FIFA 23 Coins the 5-3-2/5-2-1-2/5-4-1 never had an out-and-out CDM. It was the gap between the midfield line and the defensive line thus made these formations more offensive in nature.
In FIFA 23, the CDM in the 5-1-2-2 change this set-up completely. It's a configuration that allows your wing-backs to attack, and when they move forward, they will remain mostly unmarked.
There is also space on the flanks, you are able to attack in the narrow system, but defensively you are safe with a back line with five players, holding CDM and two central midfielders as defensive back-up.
Dujan Kulusevski is the first Road To The Knockout SBC in FIFA 23. Yes, with an Architect this card could be lengthy. Absolutely, Spurs can do well in the Champion's League. However the card is costly, particularly when you compare it to the Sterling SBC which was released yesterday. We will compare the two cards below.
We are here to offer impartial advice - in our view, Kulusevski is not worth the money. Even with the potential of one or two, maybe even three, if Spurs go through with, upgrades, this card is still not worth this amount of cash. Let's examine this card against Sterling's Ones To Watch card from yesterday's live SBC.
However, there's nothing negative. Kulusevski is a solid player that has excellent 80+ stats in almost every field that matters (including the impressive 87-long shots in those wing cut-in shots) as well as plenty of physicality and passing. With the addition of upgrades and the full Lengthy stat from Architect it's possible to have an impressive amount of buying FUT 23 Coins a player in your hands. It's all about whether you think it's worth around 200k early in the game.