One of the most important defensive fundamentals for wingers is cutting the inside passing lane before step out to press
If you jump to press without accounting for the threat behind, it creates a massive problem, a mistake that can easily break down your team’s defensive block
🧠 I Mexico's Efficient Throw-in Idea.
- Opposite movements from closest 2 options to disrupt markers and open space for Raul to drop.
- Jiménez Drops to back the pass wide.
- Raul Jiménez now free unmarked, can attacks the edge of the box for an unopposed chance at goal.
🚨⚪️ José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid now advancing to the final stages. Talks are progressing well.
Final approval from Florentino Pérez still needed + likely to wait until the elections…
…but Mourinho is ready and talks have been productive.
Final Third | 1v1
A common mistake players make is running fast all the time. A key coaching tip: maintain a controlled pace to read the situation, then accelerate when you spot open space.
It’s not about dribbling fast—it's about accelerating when the defender is unprepared.