The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast cover image

Red Bull Football: What makes an 'RB player' & Does it work in the Premier League?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

CHAPTER

Premier League Football - Is the Off-Ball Style a Bad Fit?

I think one of the main things I think that differs between BL Sir and Marsh was the off-ball style. The 4222 having that width in the with the full backs allows you to press with that same intensity to get the ball high up. It's condensing the space which may look like it's quite congested, but it's allowing that kind of chaos in central areas. So I think there's the manner-entate and the baller-entated and I think that Marsh is very, and the RB style again is very much looking at pressing but winning the ball high. Michael: Can we say that this style itself is potentially an issue or just a bad fit for

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner