Sentences with phrase «in defensive transition»

Arsenal have been caught out in defensive transitions through simple long balls over the top or passes through the back line countless times in recent years.

Redondo even has the added bonus of not getting lost in defensive transition.

Watching Manchester City in full flow is breathtaking at times, and seeing how City set up, with a 5 -3-2 in defence, a 4 -2-2-2 in defensive transition, and a 3 -1-4-2 when attacking is mind bogglingly complex when considering the possibility for things to go wrong.

And Liverpool took a similarly aggressive approach to counter-pressing at times, with the sheer pace and athleticism within Klopp's unit making them an effective force in defensive transitions.