The phrase
"defensive phase" refers to a period or situation where a person, team, or entity focuses more on protecting themselves or their interests, rather than advancing or taking action. It often involves reacting to threats or challenges instead of being proactive.
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Was everywhere prior to this, contributing well in both attacking and
defensive phases of the game.
They are in a
highly defensive phase, focused on that at the moment and it works for them, but they did that against City, Chelsea and here.
Felipe Anderson 5.5: Nothing too spectacular from Lazio's dangerous winger, but a strong performance nevertheless, contributing to both the attacking and
defensive phases of the game for the entire match.
His only problem, in that role, is positional awareness in
the defensive phase.
With the win under their belt since that loss in the Champions League, you'd expect some more confidence from the players and with the possible return of Ramsey, we can potentially play a far more solid midfield against QPR which would make us far more functional in both attacking and
defensive phases.
But like his function in
the defensive phase, Khedira's contribution is hard to grasp because he excels in position recognition and tactical intelligence:
«Ever since his time at Sangiovannese his strength was
the defensive phase.
The Argentinian player also had a great time on
the defensive phase and that's why, next to Frank Kessie, they can be a good filter for the fast Arsenal breaks.
It started out in
the defensive phase as a 5 -4-1 unit, but then switched to 3 -4-3 when they got the ball.
He is required to get forward and provide attacking support by overlapping his wide forward, but also needs to be back in position in
the defensive phase.
If successful, it then minimises the distance he has to cover between the attacking and
defensive phases.
With veteran defender Andrea Barzagli re-introduced to the backline, Allegri's side were able to morph from 3 -4-3 in
the defensive phase to 4 -2-3-1 when on the attack, as Alves accordingly shifted between wing - back and a more conventional right - wing role.
With Kyle Walker needing to get increasingly forward, this naturally leaves his side of the pitch more exposed in
the defensive phase.
With a 3 - 2 lead Roma prioritized
the defensive phase, transitioning to a 4 -1-4-1 low - block as Chievo advanced with the ball.
Their willingness to send men forward in support of Inglese and Birsa caused three major problems in
the defensive phase.
The delay allowed Juventus» players to enter
the defensive phase.
All of these factors focus on
the defensive phase.
That meant that Inter set up in the 4 -4-2 / 4 -4-1-1 when in
the defensive phase with Rafinha having a very important and specific role without the ball.
For a team like Monaco who lives on transitional opportunities, it must act quickly enough such that they can enter the offensive phase BEFORE the other team enters
the defensive phase.
This created a rough 4 -2-4 or 4 -4-2 shape, depending on whether they were in the attacking or
defensive phase.
The original Dungeon Defenders offered a very interesting action RPG — Tower Defense hybrid, allowing players to take an active role during
the defensive phase.