Quotes About Tactics

You have different schemes for different teams. Some teams blitz a lot, and some teams drop eight in coverage.

It's always tough to play against teams that bunker or 'park the bus' inside the 18-yard box, but we always try to focus on our game and how we can overcome the obstacles that the game presents to continue to get better and score goals.

It is always tough, always difficult playing against Klopp's teams.

If you look at Barcelona and the way they press high, or Bayern Munich, the way they press high... that's what makes them the best teams, because when they lose the ball, in the first three seconds, that's when they get the ball back, really, really high.

I want to attack matchups on special teams.

Mourinho's teams work especially hard, all the players. He has a special, winning mentality, so it is always difficult to face teams that Mourinho manages.

Teams that just play on one side of the floor are going to struggle against defenses that load up on that side.

Most teams - whether they like it or not against Manchester City - you're going to find yourself quite often penned in your own half.

There's no need for me to go out there and try to set the world on fire, try to win races and put myself in a tough spot, not be able to capitalize on it. If the opportunity presents itself, yeah, we'll jump on it. There's no need for me to force a hole, end up tearing up a racecar.

Anytime James Carville, Paul Begala and David Axelrod hold hands and jump for joy, it's worth pondering how to turn their joy into tears.

Mayweather does tease people all the time. He likes to get under your skin. That's what he's like.

A coach once told me there are four factors that determine a players' performance: his tactical awareness, his physical condition, his technical ability and his mental strength.

Chelsea are a very physical and technical side.

We practically only practiced fitness under Klinsmann, there was very little technical instruction and the players themselves discussed the way they would play a game before the match.

I probably prefer Spanish football to the others. It's very technical, the way they play; they keep the ball well, and whenever Spurs have played against Spanish teams in the past, they've always made it difficult for us.

Yes, I'm known as the most technical fighter in the world, and I'm going to keep that as my brand.

I love Sarri's philosophy. We play high, with a lot of possession in a technical way.

I have that brawler's mentality, and I can get into that realm, but when I'm at my best is when I'm patient, precise, and technical.

I like offensive, technical, and quick football - exactly in the style of Arsenal.

There is a part of football I would describe as 'serious' and one part I would describe as more 'playful,' i.e. more technical.

European teams have always shied away from South American football. They struggle to get to grips with it. The South American game is more technical and about keeping possession, while European football is more dynamic, physical and direct.

Perhaps I've committed some technical and tactical mistakes and I'll look to correct them.

The more people that are interested in the technical side of things in the actual fight are better for the sport, in my opinion.

English football is very strong physically, but Spanish football is more technical.