Ideally you'd win the game without resorting to those tactics.
Second to that ideal but be to win it no matter how you played.
Chelsea got the second option.
As to how you move forward from this tactically when, again,we will be faced by this?
Play the same? Stalemate. It shows the oppositions tactics for what they are. But you're more likely to get a draw which in the league matters more. Do this in a final it matters less, but then you're relying on good penalty takers and keepers.
All out attack. It's proven it doesn't always work, very risky, just plays into their hands. Especially against a team playing like they're West Brom but with actual world class players.
Possession. Constant possession. This works for us but only if they chase the ball. Otherwise they can still sit back.
If they flat out refuse to play football then run at the, constantly and fast. You'll lose possession most of the times so make sure when you attack it's with the attackers not using the rest of the team like we do. Keep them back for the counters. We'll get more free kicks o the edge of the box so practice those. And get a few taller strikers.
Second to that ideal but be to win it no matter how you played.
Chelsea got the second option.
As to how you move forward from this tactically when, again,we will be faced by this?
Play the same? Stalemate. It shows the oppositions tactics for what they are. But you're more likely to get a draw which in the league matters more. Do this in a final it matters less, but then you're relying on good penalty takers and keepers.
All out attack. It's proven it doesn't always work, very risky, just plays into their hands. Especially against a team playing like they're West Brom but with actual world class players.
Possession. Constant possession. This works for us but only if they chase the ball. Otherwise they can still sit back.
If they flat out refuse to play football then run at the, constantly and fast. You'll lose possession most of the times so make sure when you attack it's with the attackers not using the rest of the team like we do. Keep them back for the counters. We'll get more free kicks o the edge of the box so practice those. And get a few taller strikers.