Pressing Tactics

The Timing Game describes a playing philosophy in which the right moment of an action is crucial. It not only allows pressing traps to be reversed but also enables teams to break down deep defensive blocks with precision. In the Premier League, Brighton’s then-manager Roberto De Zerbi took this tactical approach to a new level. […]

Joe Devine, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jon Mackenzie are joined by Amitai Winehouse from The Athletic to have a little chat about the football. Brighton have made yet another great start to a Premier League season, but what exactly makes them so good? Liverpool have not started as well as most thought they would, and do they need to overhaul their midfield earlier than they expected? Are Manchester City leaky at the back and, if they are, does it really matter when they score a bazillion goals? We discuss how Southampton’s risky pressing very nearly worked against Manchester United. Plus how many Freddos would potential United signing Antony be worth? Turns out, it’s a lot… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.