- Aug 13, 2005
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I've noticed that Jose really does seem to try and adapt slightly for every single opponent. The formation and tactics might not differ hugely everytime as usually we play the 4-2-3-1 with 3 atb in build-up and push the RB further on and tuck the AM's inside but we often fall into a mid or low block 4-4-2 when without the ball. Today the difference was we played the 4-4-2/4-4-1-1- and held that shape when we attacked as well.
Its interesting that Jose does this, some will say its great and it comes back to the arguement that Poch never had a good plan B or reacted in games enough and some will say we should have a single effective system that we master like wolves, sheff.utd, liverpool/man.city etc.
I don't think there is a right or wrong particularly its just how you see the game, do you rather focus on your opponents strengths and try to play to minimise those whilst also capitalising on their weaknesses or do you focus more on your own strengths and let the opponent worry more about you. Different schools of thought.
I like it that he pushes players out of their comfort zones. By changing tactics all the time it makes them think. He treats them like they should know and be good at their job. I like that.