Clrnc on the flip side, it means we don’t get ourselves into trouble.
Actually a good example of getting this balance right is conceding the second goal to Liverpool. We broke quickly and lost all defensive shape, especially as Martinelli was running alone without using support. When he cut in on Konate and lost the ball, we were completely unstructured and that’s how Trent and Salah got through quickly, especially taking advantage of two players who don’t know each other.
You’ll often see Arteta telling players to slow down when they’re going forward. It’s often to prevent this, especially with new players in the back. Risk and reward.
