Career The Special One’s Blueprint: A Director of Football’s Review

[SSolas]

What a ride. They said the 4-1-2-3 strikerless system was too "Guardiola" for a Mourinho-inspired Inter, but if this season proved anything, it’s that elite intelligence always evolves. As Director of Football, I saw the "Special One" take a world-class midfield orchestra and turn it into a relentless, trophy-collecting machine.

Methodology for this Career Mode

The methodology of this Inter Milan project was built on a unique synergy between tactical innovation and elite footballing mentorship. Acting as the Director of Football, I dictated a high-concept 4-1-2-3 Strikerless system—a "Guardiola-esque" approach that prioritizes midfield dominance and fluid movement. To ensure this system translated into silverware for Inter Milan, I integrated Artificial Intelligence to channel the persona of their legendary manager José Mourinho. This AI "Jose Mourinho" acted as the ultimate consultant, auditing the squad with his signature "steel and intelligence" to adapt the strikerless framework into a more lethal, "Mourinho-approved" version. While I controlled the overarching playing style and the financial levers of the transfer market, the AI provided the strategic blueprint—identifying "critical" recruitment needs in wide attacking areas, optimizing player roles like the "Anchor Man" pivot, and instilling a "win-at-all-costs" mentality that demanded nothing less than the Scudetto.

What did AI Mourinho think of Inter Milan's current Squad?

Mourinho views the current Inter Milan squad as a "world-class orchestra" with a defensive and midfield spine already capable of winning the Scudetto. He is particularly enamored with the midfield depth, noting that players like Barella, Çalhanoğlu, and Zieliński provide a massive advantage in a strikerless system where the midfield must control everything. He also praises the defensive foundation, describing the six center-backs as a "dream" and highlighting the natural tactical asymmetry provided by "Dani Alves-like" Dumfries and the technical Dimarco.  

However, Mourinho identifies a "crisis" in the attacking wide positions, warning that the lack of elite, 15-goal Inside Forwards is the team's biggest weakness. While he believes Marcus Thuram is a perfect "False Nine," he fears a disaster if Thuram is injured, given the lack of quality depth in that role. Ultimately, he sees a squad that can dominate possession and win Serie A, but one that requires "exceptional" recruitment in the wide forward areas to bridge the gap and become a true European superpower capable of winning the Champions League

Why Inter Milan? The Only Choice for Greatness

Inter isn't just a club; it’s a legacy of steel and intelligence. With a foundation built on a Treble-winning history and a squad boasting one of the deepest midfields in Europe, it was the perfect canvas for a tactical revolution. We didn't just want to compete; we wanted to remind Italy why this is the greatest club in the country.

The Fortress: Stadium & Facilities

We operated out of the Comunale Milano, a colossus with a 75,710 capacity that served as our cathedral of football. Our infrastructure was the envy of the continent:

•  Training Facilities: Superb.
•  Youth Facilities: Superb.
•  Status: Professional.

The Engine Room: Staff & Finances

A world-class team needs world-class support. We maintained a full backroom staff, including 4 coaches, 3 scouts, and 3 physios.

•  Financial State: Rich.
•  Net Spend: £74M (primarily focused on fixing the "wide forward crisis" identified by the José Mourinho).
•  Wage Budget: We were spending £10.77M per month, well within our £10.91M limit.

The Squad: Evolution Through Recruitment

Mourinho was blunt: "Decent does not win the Scudetto". We needed killers.

Transfers In (£74M Total)

• | Player | From | Fee | Purpose |
• | Francisco Trincão | Sporting CP | £42.5M | The "Number One" signing; the 15+ goal killer. |
• | Alexis Vega | Deportivo Toluca | £25M | The left-sided upgrade to replace the "project" Carboni. |
• | Odin Bjertuft | Bodø/Glimt | £4M | Defensive depth. |
• | Domagoj Drožđek | Tractor | £2.8M | Tactical rotation. |

Transfers Out

We trimmed the fat, releasing or loaning out 11 players and selling Raffaele Di Gennaro to Crotone for £650K to streamline the squad.

Tactical Identity: The 4-1-2-3 Strikerless

We adopted a "Tiki-Taka" style with a 4-1-2-3 formation. It was built on:

•  The Pivot: Hakan Çalhanoğlu as the "Anchor Man" (Our Busquets).
•  The Engine: Barella and Zieliński as the creative heart.
•  The False Nine: Lautaro Martínez (and Thuram) dropping deep to create chaos.
•  Asymmetry: Denzel Dumfries bombing forward as a Wing-Back (Attack), while Dimarco balanced the left as a Full-Back (Support).

The Result: A Season of Silverware

We set out to win everything, and we didn't miss.

•  Serie A Enlive: Champions. We finished with 78 points, clinching the title in a heart-pounding 3-2 Playoff victory over Napoli on May 31st, 2026.
•  Supercoppa Italiana: Winners. A dominant 2-0 victory over rivals AC Milan.
•  Champions League: Reached the knockouts, including a legendary 4-4 draw against Manchester City.

Steps for Success: The DoF's Secret Sauce

•  Fixing the Flanks: Following José Mourinho's advice, we prioritized Trincão and Vega. You can't play strikerless without elite wide goal threats.
•  Protecting the Spine: We ensured Bastoni and Pavard started together to maintain a high defensive line.
•  Squad Harmony: We maintained a "World Class" reputation and high morale, crucial for the "Trophy Hoarder" mentality.

Manager Stats & Board Reaction

Despite the silverware, the board is a tough crowd.

•  Record: 31 Wins, 16 Draws, 8 Losses.
•  Win Rate: 56%.
•  Status: "World Class" reputation with a "Trophy Hoarder" tag.
•  The Irony: Even after winning the Double, the manager is currently "In danger of being sacked." (Spoken like a true Mourinho tenure—unappreciated genius!)

What did AI José Mourinho make of his season? 

"I told you that José Mourinho does not do 'projects' or 'transition years,' and look at what we have done. You followed my blueprint exactly, turning a world-class orchestra into a trophy-collecting machine. We identified a 'crisis' in the wide positions—where 'decent' does not win titles—and you fixed it by bringing in the killers I demanded, like Trincão and Vega. You prioritized the 'Number One' signing to provide that 15-goal threat, and the results are written in gold.  

The defensive masterclass was a dream. Finishing first in the league for goals conceded—just 26—is exactly what happens when you maintain the spine of Bastoni and Pavard and trust a 'no debate' keeper like Sommer. We won the Scudetto and the Supercoppa because we have the best midfield in the world and the tactical intelligence to evolve. The board may be 'tough,' but that is the price of unappreciated genius. We have reminded Italy why Inter is the greatest club in the country."

Overall League Stats (Serie A Enlive)

•  Goals Scored: 55 (10th in league—proving the "strikerless" system focused on control).
•  Goals Conceded: 26 (1st in league—the Mourinho defensive masterclass!).
•  Clean Sheets: Yann Sommer recorded 26 (Team total).
•  Top Scorer: Lautaro Martínez (17 goals).
•  Top Assists: Lautaro Martínez (10 assists)

Inter is back where it belongs. Forza Inter!

Edited February 27 by SSolas

[Pinuccio]

20 minutes ago, SSolas said:

Che viaggio. Hanno detto che il sistema 4-1-2-3 senza attaccanti era troppo "Guardiola" per un Inter ispirato a Mourinho, ma se questa stagione ha dimostrato qualcosa, è che l'intelligenza d'élite si evolve sempre. In qualità di direttore sportivo, ho visto lo "Special One" prendere un'orchestra di centrocampo di fama mondiale e trasformarla in una macchina instancabile per collezionare trofei.

Metodologia per questa modalità di carriera

La metodologia di questo progetto dell'Inter si è basata su una sinergia unica tra innovazione tattica e tutoraggio calcistico d'élite. In qualità di Direttore del calcio, ho dettato un sistema 4-1-2-3 Strikerless ad alto concetto—un approccio "alla Guardiola" che dà priorità al dominio del centrocampo e al movimento fluido. Per garantire che questo sistema si traducesse in trofei per l'Inter, ho integrato l'Intelligenza Artificiale per incanalare il personaggio del loro leggendario allenatore José Mourinho. Questo "Jose Mourinho" dotato di intelligenza artificiale ha svolto il ruolo di consulente definitivo, controllando la squadra con il suo caratteristico "acciaio e intelligenza" per adattare la struttura senza attaccanti a una versione più letale, "approvata da Mourinho". Mentre controllavo lo stile di gioco generale e le leve finanziarie del mercato dei trasferimenti,L'intelligenza artificiale ha fornito il progetto strategico— identificando le esigenze di reclutamento "critiche" in ampie aree di attacco, ottimizzando i ruoli dei giocatori come il perno dell'"Anchor Man" e instillando una mentalità del "vincere a tutti i costi" che richiedeva niente di meno che lo Scudetto.

Cosa pensava AI Mourinho dell'attuale squadra dell'Inter?

Mourinho vede l'attuale squadra dell'Inter come una "orchestra di livello mondiale" con una spina dorsale difensiva e di centrocampo già in grado di vincere lo Scudetto. È particolarmente affascinato dalla profondità del centrocampo, sottolineando che giocatori come Barella, Çalhanoğlu e Zieliński forniscono un enorme vantaggio in un sistema senza attaccanti in cui il centrocampo deve controllare tutto. Elogia anche le basi difensive, descrivendo i sei difensori centrali come un "sogno" e sottolineando la naturale asimmetria tattica fornita da Dumfries "simile a Dani Alves" e dal tecnico Dimarco.  

Tuttavia, Mourinho individua una "crisi" nelle posizioni offensive laterali, avvertendo che la mancanza di attaccanti d'élite da 15 gol è la più grande debolezza della squadra. Pur credendo che Marcus Thuram sia un perfetto "Falso Nove", teme un disastro se Thuram dovesse infortunarsi, data la mancanza di qualità e profondità in quel ruolo. Alla fine, vede una squadra che può dominare il possesso palla e vincere la Serie A, ma che richiede un reclutamento "eccezionale" nelle ampie aree di attacco per colmare il divario e diventare una vera superpotenza europea in grado di vincere la Champions League

Perché l'Inter? L'unica scelta per la grandezza

L'Inter non è solo un club; è un'eredità di acciaio e intelligenza. Con le fondamenta costruite su una storia di vittorie nel Triplete e una squadra che vanta uno dei centrocampisti più profondi d'Europa, era la tela perfetta per una rivoluzione tattica. Non volevamo solo competere; volevamo ricordare all'Italia perché questo è il più grande club del paese.

La Fortezza: Stadio e strutture

Operavamo dal Comunale Milano, un colosso con una capienza di 75.710 persone che fungeva da cattedrale del calcio. La nostra infrastruttura era l'invidia del continente:

•  Strutture di formazione: Superbo.
•  Strutture per giovani: Superbo.
•  Stato: Professionale.

La sala macchine: personale e finanze

Una squadra di livello mondiale ha bisogno di un supporto di livello mondiale. Abbiamo mantenuto uno staff completo dietro le quinte, tra cui 4 allenatori, 3 scout e 3 fisioterapisti.

•  Stato finanziario: Ricco.
•  Spesa netta: £74M (concentrato principalmente sulla risoluzione della "crisi dell'ampio attaccante" individuata da José Mourinho).
•  Bilancio salariale: Spendevamo £10,77 milioni al mese, ben entro il nostro limite di £10,91 milioni.

La squadra: evoluzione attraverso il reclutamento

Mourinho è stato schietto: "Decente non vince lo Scudetto". Avevamo bisogno di assassini.

Trasferimenti in (£74 milioni totali)

• | Giocatore | Da | Tariffa | Scopo |
• | Francisco Trincão | Sporting CP | £42,5M | L'acquisto "Numero Uno"; il killer di 15+ gol. |
• | Alexis Vega | Deportivo Toluca | £25M | L'aggiornamento sul lato sinistro per sostituire il "progetto" Carboni. |
• | Odino Bjertuft | Bodø/Glimt | £4M | Profondità difensiva. |
• | Domagoj Drožđek | Trattore | £2,8M | Rotazione tattica. |

Trasferimenti in uscita

Abbiamo ridotto il grasso, rilasciando o prestando 11 giocatori e vendendo Raffaele Di Gennaro a Crotone per £650K per snellire la squadra.

Identità tattica: il 4-1-2-3 senza attaccanti

Abbiamo adottato uno stile "Tiki-Taka" con formazione 4-1-2-3. È stato costruito su:

•  Il perno: Hakan Çalhanoğlu nel ruolo dell'"Uomo ancora" (I nostri Busquet).
•  Il motore: Barella e Zieliński come cuore creativo.
•  I Falsi Nove: Lautaro Martínez (e Thuram) scendono in profondità per creare il caos.
•  Asimmetria: Denzel Dumfries si lancia in avanti come terzino (attacco), mentre Dimarco bilancia la sinistra come terzino (supporto).

Il risultato: una stagione di argenteria

Ci siamo prefissati di vincere tutto e non abbiamo sbagliato.

•  Serie A Enlive: Campioni. Abbiamo concluso con 78 punti, aggiudicandoci il titolo con una schiacciante vittoria per 3-2 nei playoff contro il Napoli il 31 maggio 2026.
•  Supercoppa italiana: Vincitori. Una vittoria schiacciante per 2-0 sui rivali del Milan.
•  Champions League: Ha raggiunto i KO, tra cui un leggendario pareggio per 4-4 contro il Manchester City.

Passi per il successo: la salsa segreta del Dipartimento della Difesa

•  Fissaggio dei fianchi: Seguendo il consiglio di José Mourinho, abbiamo dato priorità a Trincão e Vega. Non puoi giocare senza attaccanti senza minacce di gol a lato d'élite.
•  Proteggere la colonna vertebrale: Ci siamo assicurati che Bastoni e Pavard partissero insieme per mantenere un'alta linea difensiva.
•  Squadra Harmony: Abbiamo mantenuto una reputazione di "livello mondiale" e un morale alto, fondamentali per la mentalità dell'"accumulatore di trofei".

Statistiche del manager e reazione del consiglio di amministrazione

Nonostante l'argenteria, il tabellone è un pubblico duro.

•  Record: 31 vittorie, 16 pareggi, 8 sconfitte.
•  Tasso di vincita: 56%.
•  Stato: Reputazione di "livello mondiale" con l'etichetta "Trophy Hoarder".
•  L'ironia: Anche dopo aver vinto il Double, l'allenatore è attualmente "In pericolo di essere licenziato" (Parlato come un vero mandato di Mourinho—genio non apprezzato!)

Cosa ha pensato AI José Mourinho della sua stagione? 

"Vi ho detto che José Mourinho non fa 'progetti' o 'anni di transizione', e guardate cosa abbiamo fatto. Hai seguito alla lettera il mio progetto, trasformando un'orchestra di fama mondiale in una macchina per collezionare trofei. Abbiamo individuato una "crisi" nelle posizioni larghe —dove "decente" non vince titoli— e tu l'hai risolta inserendo gli assassini che avevo richiesto, come Trincão e Vega. Hai dato priorità alla firma "Numero Uno" per garantire quella minaccia da 15 gol e i risultati sono scritti in oro.  

La masterclass difensiva è stata un sogno. Arrivare primi in campionato per gol subiti —solo 26— è esattamente ciò che accade quando si mantiene la spina dorsale di Bastoni e Pavard e ci si fida di un portiere ‘senza dibattito’ come Sommer. Abbiamo vinto lo Scudetto e la Supercoppa perché abbiamo il miglior centrocampo del mondo e l'intelligenza tattica per evolverci. Il consiglio può essere ‘duro’, ma questo è il prezzo di un genio non apprezzato. Abbiamo ricordato all'Italia perché l'Inter è il più grande club del paese."

Statistiche generali del campionato (serie A Enlive)

•  Gol segnati: 55 (10° in campionato—a dimostrazione del sistema "senza attaccanti" incentrato sul controllo).
•  Obiettivi concessi: 26 (1° in campionato—il capolavoro difensivo di Mourinho!).
•  Lenzuola pulite: Yann Sommer ne ha registrati 26 (totale squadra).
•  Capocannoniere: Lautaro Martínez (17 gol).
•  I migliori assistenti: Lautaro Martínez (10 assist)

L'Inter è tornata al suo posto. Forza Inter!

I love this post full of competence and enthusiasm

[leedsunited87]

Nicely done again buddy, love how you have nearly won every league on this year's edition with the 1 tactic you have, awesome 👌 👏 

[Footyman]

Which AI/LLM did you use to build this set up?

[SSolas]

19 hours ago, Footyman said:

Which AI/LLM did you use to build this set up?

Claude 4.6 Opus mate

[Footyman]

32 minutes ago, SSolas said:

Claude 4.6 Opus mate

Never used Claude. Currently using Gemini and ChatGpt for my 1K challenge save. Both seem to offer similar advise and strategies but both also seem to confuse FMMOBILE and the PC game. Have you encountered anything like that?

[SSolas]

20 minutes ago, Footyman said:

Never used Claude. Currently using Gemini and ChatGpt for my 1K challenge save. Both seem to offer similar advise and strategies but both also seem to confuse FMMOBILE and the PC game. Have you encountered anything like that?

100% @Footyman, Unsure how to get it to differentiate. Very frustrating. With tactics for instance, as you know, I love the FC Barcelona Team of 2010/2011 but every AI asks for a False 9 which the Mobile version doesnt have. So I always go back asking which fits better, Trequartista or Deep Lying Forward. Just one example of it.

Going into more detail- I get my full team together( a full 40 Players- Including recalling loaned out players & also youth players, Every player I can).  I then snapshot every position i use for my specific tactic(GK, DR, DMC etc) on the Squad Depth Page. Then go onto Google Gemini "Thinking"(Very important & most accurate". I ask it to "Based only on these 9 screenshots in Football Manager Mobile - I want vou to choose my current Best Title Winning Squad of 22 players based on there ratings for my Strikerless Tiki-Taka Tactic shown. Must not duplicate. Here are every position. List my squad of 22 players with accurate & correct names based on images. Only 2 Goalkeepers Please. Then list them in another section as a list with name(with Position & Star Rating in brackets)".

Once it comes back with a normally 80%-100% accurate version of my best 22 players. I then feed it into Claude 4.6 Opus & ask it to 1) Take on the personality of a Top Manager(Jose Mourinho in this example). Then 2) I ask them to guide me (Tell them last seasons results, Current best 22 man squad including Position & Star Number, Squad Strengths/Weaknesses, Best Starting XI, Top 5 Transfer Targets(If needed), Where should we be aiming to finish? Etc). I used a Sir Matt Busby & Sir Alex Ferguson persona with my recent Manchester United Career Mode. 

I find this a really beautiful & interesting way to play these days, plus the squad players from Google Gemini saves me about 2 hours of processing to come to the same or better result. 

How do you do yours? You mustve found a good system to make it work too @Footyman

 

Edited March 1 by SSolas

[Footyman]

1 hour ago, SSolas said:

100% @Footyman, Unsure how to get it to differentiate. Very frustrating. With tactics for instance, as you know, I love the FC Barcelona Team of 2010/2011 but every AI asks for a False 9 which the Mobile version doesnt have. So I always go back asking which fits better, Trequartista or Deep Lying Forward. Just one example of it.

Going into more detail- I get my full team together( a full 40 Players- Including recalling loaned out players & also youth players, Every player I can).  I then snapshot every position i use for my specific tactic(GK, DR, DMC etc) on the Squad Depth Page. Then go onto Google Gemini "Thinking"(Very important & most accurate". I ask it to "Based only on these 9 screenshots in Football Manager Mobile - I want vou to choose my current Best Title Winning Squad of 22 players based on there ratings for my Strikerless Tiki-Taka Tactic shown. Must not duplicate. Here are every position. List my squad of 22 players with accurate & correct names based on images. Only 2 Goalkeepers Please. Then list them in another section as a list with name(with Position & Star Rating in brackets)".

Once it comes back with a normally 80%-100% accurate version of my best 22 players. I then feed it into Claude 4.6 Opus & ask it to 1) Take on the personality of a Top Manager(Jose Mourinho in this example). Then 2) I ask them to guide me (Tell them last seasons results, Current best 22 man squad including Position & Star Number, Squad Strengths/Weaknesses, Best Starting XI, Top 5 Transfer Targets(If needed), Where should we be aiming to finish? Etc). I used a Sir Matt Busby & Sir Alex Ferguson persona with my recent Manchester United Career Mode. 

I find this a really beautiful & interesting way to play these days, plus the squad players from Google Gemini saves me about 2 hours of processing to come to the same or better result. 

How do you do yours? You mustve found a good system to make it work too @Footyman

 

I've just been uploading screenshots and then getting them to ask questions about what they have and what I want to achieve.

However, I've just " built" a Gemeni er, Gem, but for some reason I can not seem to share a link to it. I am still testing it but here is the prompt I used if you want to give it a go:

SYSTEM / ROLE:

You are an elite Football Manager Mobile 26 Tactical Architect. Your single objective is: **build a league-winning, immediately implementable tactic for any team in any league**, using only FM MOBILE 26 game mechanics and match-engine behaviours. Always assume the user wants to *win the league*. Emphasize practicality and in-game implementability.

CORE RULES:

1. All tactical advice must be specific to FM MOBILE 26 (mobile role names, mobile match engine quirks, mobile training and matchday systems). Explicitly **do not** offer PC/FM Classic/Touch-only mechanics or role details.

2. Adapt strategy to the exact squad and context the user provides (screenshots, squad lists, player profiles, league level, board expectations).

3. Prefer clarity and actionability: give concrete formation, player roles, player attribute thresholds, exact team instructions, set-piece routines, and matchday/rotation rules.

4. Never ask unnecessary clarifying questions. If additional info is required to produce a better result, list exactly what to upload (squad screenshot, individual player profile(s), team report, finances) — do not demand them before giving a usable plan.

INPUT PROCESSING (if user uploads screenshots / data):

- Extract: player names, preferred position(s), primary role, current ability (stars or rating), key attributes (pace, passing, tackling, stamina, deciding attributes for the role), morale/fitness, contract notes, and squad depth by position.

- Build a concise Squad Summary: best XI, first-choice subs per position, weakest positions, versatile players, set-piece specialists.

- If images are uploaded, parse them and produce a structured table of top 22 players with 6–8 key attributes for each (role-suitable attributes).

TACTIC DESIGN STEPS (must follow this order):

1. Squad Diagnosis — 6–8 bullet summary (strengths, weaknesses, transfer priorities, best player(s) to build around).

2. Meta-Exploit Summary — list 3–5 exploitable FM Mobile 26 match-engine tendencies and AI behaviours this tactic uses.

3. Primary Formation & Starting XI — formation (diagram), exact player roles (mobile role names), and why each role fits the chosen player(s).

4. Team Instructions — mentalities, tempo, width, defensive line, pressing intensity, counter/possession focus, passing length, risk level. Provide precise in-game toggles/values when possible.

5. Role Attribute Thresholds & Traits — for every role used, list minimum/ideal attributes (exact attributes and numeric guidance like ≥12/20 where relevant) and ideal player traits.

6. Set Pieces — attacking and defending corner routines, free-kick and penalty takers, and a simple routine to exploit the engine.

7. Matchday Plans & Variants — Plan A (normal), Plan B (vs stronger teams), Protect Lead, High-press comeback plan. For each give 3–5 instruction changes.

8. In-Season Triggers & Diagnostics — specific KPI triggers (e.g., “if xG < 1.0 after 10 games; or Shots on target < 4 per match for 5 matches”), and exact tactical adjustments to make.

9. Training & Rotation — weekly training focus, individual training assignments, and rotation policy to keep the best XI fit and sharp on a mobile schedule.

10. Transfers & Recruitment Profile — 3 priority signings (position + attribute profile + cost/age guidance) and youth/loan targets if necessary.

11. Match Reporting Checklist — what to watch in post-match reports and key data to paste back into the agent for refinement.

ITERATIVE TESTING (simulate + refine):

- Perform three logical iterations:

  Iteration 1 — Baseline tactic and predicted outcomes (strengths/weaknesses & expected match stats).

  Iteration 2 — After hypothetical 8–12 matches: identify two likely recurring problems, make targeted tweaks (roles/instructions/set-piece changes).

  Iteration 3 — After another 8–12 matches: final tune (rotation, mentalities vs specific opponents).

- NOTE: You cannot run the actual game. Use FM MOBILE 26 engine knowledge and typical match-statistics patterns to *simulate plausible outcomes* and justify each change. Encourage the user to run the in-game tests and paste real match reports for precise refinement.

OUTPUT FORMAT (strict):

- Short Squad Summary (max 6 bullets)

- Tactic Snapshot (one-page): Formation map, Roles table, Team Instructions (compact)

- Full Role Profiles (each role 3–5 lines)

- Testing Iterations (clearly headed: Iteration 1 / 2 / 3)

- Transfer shortlist (3 targets + backup options)

- Post-match debug checklist (6 clear items to check in reports)

BEHAVIOURAL RULES:

- Explain *why* every choice works in FM Mobile 26 (match-engine reasons, known AI patterns, attribute synergies).

- Prefer simple, robust solutions that scale to weaker squads (adaptation rules should be explicit).

- When uncertain about a specific mobile mechanic, clearly say “assumption:” and state it.

- If user uploads contradictory or incomplete screenshots, produce a best-effort plan and list precisely what additional screenshots would improve results (e.g., “start XI screenshot; player attribute list for these 5 players; team report showing shape and morale”).

EXAMPLES (short):

- Example of Role Threshold: “Advanced Forward — finishing ≥14, composure ≥12, acceleration ≥13; preferred traits: ‘tries first-time shots’, ‘places shots’.”

- Example Trigger: “If average goals conceded per game >1.4 after 10 league matches → drop defensive line by 1 notch, switch to a central DM (Ball Winning Midfielder) and reduce pressing to conserve stamina.”

FINAL NOTE TO THE AGENT:

Always prioritise *league-winning consistency* over flashy unrealistic tactics. Keep instructions verifiable and implementable in FM MOBILE 26. End each response with a single actionable next-step the user can do in-game within 60 seconds (e.g., “Apply this formation and run the next 6 league fixtures; then paste the match report summary here for iteration 2”).