I think Peps realized that now. Look at Liverpool and real games. Foden sterling and Jesus ahead of a free roaming de bruyne. When we have that mobility it makes gundo / Rodri duo work. Without an effective press they are badly exposed.
Exactly this. If you also stick Bernardo for Gundy, it works as well. Energy, and quick tempo work for the team. Have too many players that like it to feet or slow it down instead of that incisive risky pass, it lets the opposition close off space.