‘Press’ , my god how many times have I heard that word in the last week. Liverpool out ran Aston Villa a season or two back and lost 7-1, I think it was.
Leeds out ran Man United last season and conceded 6. What exactly is this proving ? Yes, you have to work, it’s your job after all but to suggest you have to out run the opposition and press more than they do is the biggest load of nonsense ever.
By definition, a counter attack team aren’t pressing the ball. They are absorbing pressure and theres a whole load of successful counter attacking sides.
It’s the current buzz word by pundits and gullible fans jump on it and think it’s the only way you can win a football match.