Hans-Dieter Flick

[Birdy]

At this point last season Barcelona had forced rivals to be offside 105 times, while at this point in the current season, only 66 times. They've also conceded more (22) now than last season at this point (16). @gbsans

Hard fact!

It's evident that the problem is not the high line, but the execution.
Players are not concentrated, and are lazy in pressing.

 

[jamrock]

Hard fact!

It's evident that the problem is not the high line, but the execution.
Players are not concentrated, and are lazy in pressing.

Or clubs have adapted to it, as was clearly the case towards the end of last season and it's continued to this season.

Coach to players " just start your run from deeper, no need to be on the shoulder if the last man"

= Offside trap destroyed.

Last of pressing also has a bit to do with it

 

[Birdy]

Or clubs have adapted to it, as was clearly the case towards the end of last season and it's continued to this season.

Coach to players " just start your run from deeper, no need to be on the shoulder if the last man"

= Offside trap destroyed.

Last of pressing also has a bit to do with it

It's not that simple to destroy it with just a run from deeper.
Pressure with high intensity is key.

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

Martinez was better at organizing the line.

And teams finally realizing we actually will keep with this gimmick.