This happens because players are encouraged to take risks with the passes and movements.
We used to say that Maresca was slow and passive. This is why. To avoid unnecessary turnover in midfield and get caught.
Our poor counter-press was the main problem with this. If you look at the running stats or distance covered in the Premier League, we are usually below top 10.
The intensity of our game is very inconsistent and it's down to the type of players we have. Maresca was actually very economical about how he set us to play. But he was criticised heavily for it.
→ Ball not pressed = Penetration run
→ Ball under pressure = Support movement
👉🏻 Do your players understand different concepts depending on the game situation?
The way you can hear a little kid screaming it at the top of his lungs. So much hate in his heart. Wonderful stuff. Makes you proud to be an English football fan