I think it was an overview from someone who hadn't played it. When you start looking into this game, it's way too complex to be accurately described as:
' offers all the basics options (selecting lineup, tactics, direct transfer offers), but also few additional options,...'
since the 'few additional options...' have considerable impact upon playing the game and it's a game of build and balance. OK, it's not perfect but it's rather like most of the better pass-times which is to say: the more you look into it, the more there is to master.