Red Bull Football: What makes an 'RB player' & Does it work in the Premier League?
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
Is There a Difference Between Football and Athleticism in the Premier League?
I was fascinated really. I didn't really get an understanding of how many more you needed to have if it's maybe one or two. That doesn't feel like a huge difference if there's 100 odd possession losses again. But I guess you think every time you lose the ball, that's an opportunity for a team to hit you in a counter attack which is way more valuable. And I guess an attack that you've then felt to make anything from. So I thought some fascinating area of research, really. More broadly, Michael, a very, a style of play that is hinged on pressing athleticism, intensity and challenges has become a much larger part of the game over the last decade
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