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Modern tactical data suggests that the small chance of launching a counter-attack from deep does not outweigh the higher risk of conceding a header from an undermanned defense. Also, when zonal marking, it's advantageous to have players on the edge of your box to win second balls/headers

I’d love to see the data on that. I can believe that packing the box with 10 outfield players would reduce first phase goals against, but I wonder what the data after the initial cross looks like.

Brilliant minds…😎. Refreshing to see Chelsea leave 4 up for corners yesterday. Logic would seem to dictate that if everybody is within 30 metres of the goal then it’s harder to score in the other one.

Does Elanga not fit the bill. I thought that was the reason we bought him (speed)

A flat back 9… rather than a flat back 10🤔… I hear ya .. I’d do it

Even one rapid attacker on the halfway line. Punt it long to clear it and make it a foot race. (Football tactics probably aren't as simple as this!)

Good point and if it was a fast guy they might leave 2.