Threads
Xavi's choice to swap Kounde & Araujo at CB & RB respectively created a disconnect between the two players, with Araujo often not adjusting his position to be an option for Kounde....
A quick thread on the issues with the wide player engaging the outside shoulder of the CB, in other words, pressing in an outside to inside manner Using Spain vs Portugal as an ex...
How Arsenal caused Man City issues during the 1st/2nd phase of build up in the first half, and the value of the 'extra pass'. [LONG-ISH THREAD] https://t.co/FvDDWFTZr9
#BenficaBarca Benfica used 1st line blocking w/ 2nd line engagement in the middle 3rd, while their last line dropped if 2nd line press was broken = Barça accessed space BTL easily...
Barça building in a back 3 (2 CBs + GK) vs Getafe's man orientated press - MAtS pushes up & Busquets maintains higher position instead of on the edge of the box -> OPP STs ready t...