Manager Mode is Broken – AI Behavior, Scripting Concerns, and Unfair Match

Official Complaint – Major Issues in Manager Mode            Hello,

I would like to report a major and extremely frustrating issue in Manager Mode that has completely ruined my gameplay experience.

I am an experienced player, and I have invested a lot of time and money into this game. My team is very high rated (OVR 123–124), with top-tier players such as Gullit, Messi, Maradona, Beckham, Pelé, Cafu, Donnarumma, Pirlo, Son, and others — all around 122 OVR.

Despite this, I am experiencing serious gameplay problems that make the mode feel broken and unfair.

1. AI Players Not Following Tactics / No Movements.    Scale problem! (10/10)

No matter what tactics I use, my players do not behave according to instructions.

They play as if they are “frozen”:

They move slowly with the ball

They show no intention to pass

They do not make attacking runs

They do not create space

Even when I set tactics for fast passing, my players hold the ball too long and pass very late, often directly to the opponent.

In many situations, they simply stop in front of defenders and lose the ball easily, instead of making logical decisions.

This happens every match, not occasionally.

2. Complete Lack of Attacking Intelligence -Scale problem !(10/10)

My players do not position themselves properly in attack:

They do not open passing lanes

They do not run into space

They do not support the ball carrier

It feels like they are disconnected from the game, as if the ball does not exist for them.

Meanwhile, my opponents’ teams:

Press aggressively

Move intelligently

Create chances easily

This creates a huge and unfair contrast between my team and my opponents.

3. Shooting Delay / Poor Decision Making - Scale problem (9/10)

When my players have a clear chance to shoot, they often:

Delay the shot unnecessarily

Wait until a defender closes them down

Then shoot directly into a block

This feels intentional, as if the AI is programmed to waste scoring opportunities.

At the same time, opponents can score from unrealistic situations, including long shots from midfield that should not normally result in goals.

4. Defensive Collapse & No Recovery - scale problem (8,5/10)

After losing possession:

My players do not track back

They leave huge spaces in defense

They run randomly, without purpose

It feels like there is no defensive structure at all, regardless of tactics.

My team does not press, does not recover, and does not react properly to danger.

5. Unfair Match Outcomes / Losing Streak.  Scale problem (10/10)

I had 20 stars and then lost 19 consecutive matches, which is completely unacceptable given the quality of my team.

What is even more suspicious is that:

I consistently concede goals around the 7th minute

This happens repeatedly, almost every match

It creates the impression that matches are pre-determined or scripted, rather than based on performance.

6. Weak Opponents Performing Unrealistically  .scale problem (9/10)

I frequently lose against teams with much lower OVR, which should not happen so consistently.

These opponents:

Play faster

React better

Score unrealistic goals

Meanwhile, my high-rated players perform far below expectations.

7. One-Sided Gameplay / Possible Exploits.  Scale problem (9/10)

What is extremely frustrating is that these issues only seem to affect my team.

My opponents’ teams:

Press properly

Build attacks correctly

Make intelligent runs

My team does the opposite in every situation.

This creates the feeling that something is fundamentally wrong — whether it is broken AI, hidden mechanics, or even possible exploits.

Final Note

I have already submitted multiple complaints, but nothing has changed.

I have invested a significant amount of time and money into this game, yet I have never felt truly satisfied due to these persistent issues.

At this point, it feels like the game is not rewarding skill, tactics, or team quality.

Conclusion

Manager Mode is currently unbalanced, inconsistent, and extremely frustrating to play.

I strongly urge the development team to:

Investigate AI behavior

Review match balance

Address potential scripting or unfair mechanics

Thank you for your time.