But if a player has to carry the creativity of the team on his back he will become a point of defensive focus for the opponent. (justarsenal.com)
Atleti will always cause their compatriots problems with their relentless defensive focus and intensity, and that was evident in the first leg before Fernando Torres was sent off. (caughtoffside.com)
This worked a treat in the opening half an hour, though Massimiliano Allegri did seem to alter his team's defensive focus in response. (footballwhispers.com)