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In my latest piece I highlight why Spurs had particular trouble penetrating Leicester's defensive shape thanks to poor build-up/positional play.
http://www.thetottenhamway.com/2015...m-sluggish-spurs-should-drop-davies-and-dier/
From the opening minutes, Leicester set out to defend against Spurs in a vertically compact 4-4-2, crowding out any space for Harry Kane (who was usually set upon by 3 or 4 Leicester players whenever he touched the ball), so it was imperative for Spurs to dominate possession. Through this (and through the players’ positioning) Spurs lured Leicester out of their rigid shape......
http://www.thetottenhamway.com/2015...m-sluggish-spurs-should-drop-davies-and-dier/
From the opening minutes, Leicester set out to defend against Spurs in a vertically compact 4-4-2, crowding out any space for Harry Kane (who was usually set upon by 3 or 4 Leicester players whenever he touched the ball), so it was imperative for Spurs to dominate possession. Through this (and through the players’ positioning) Spurs lured Leicester out of their rigid shape......
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