[spireitematt]

The 2nd goal could have been avoided if we hadn't messed around with it at the back. Too many teams are trying to copy Pep's style of play of playing out from the back and if opposing teams are playing a high press then they can force you into making mistake or giving away possession.

I think playing out from the back is great when it works seeing all the players involved in a build up to a goal but it can be quite boring for the rest of a game seeing the ball just being passed around by the defenders and I wouldn't really call it football. If you are 2 or 3-0 down in a game why play out from the back? You need to play route one and boot the ball up to the forwards and strikers to create an opportunity to score from to get you back in the game.

Another thing I don't understand is goalkeepers passing the ball to the full backs or centre backs from a goal kick. Kick the ball up the field and try and get the players to win the 2nd ball.