The coach has already tried six patterns of play but has not yet found the formula.
Philosophy takes precedence over tactics. We can only agree with Vincent Kompany when he defends himself – it has already often been the case – on certain choices he may have made.
For him, as for his mentor Guardiola, intentions, intensity, precision work and playing principles are the key to success. If Kompany has the same football virus as his mentor, he does not forget that he is still a young coach making his weapons.
Where Guardiola has sometimes had brilliant inspirations (putting Kevin De Bruyne in all sauces or Messi in false 9, etc.), Kompany seeks the system that will sublimate his ideas. And its players.
Since returning to the club in the summer of 2019, he has already lined up six different patterns of play without yet finding stability. To analyse.
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