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Message: [QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 5740821, member: 405"] Modern trends of playing from the back and pressing high defensively have created a much more counter-attacking game than it used to be 10 years ago. There are easy angles to exploit to generate a break (intercept in midfield, look for the open wing, make a late arriving run into the box), and too many "holding" midfielders are so far upfield supporting the attack. A team like the US needs positional discipline from the base of their midfield. The back 3 need to be tighter together when possession turns over, too. The CBs go wide on offense to create passing lanes, but then can be slow getting back into a central defensive position. Notice how many breaks against us cut through the middle? That's a problem. [/QUOTE]