INSUFFICIENCY OF CREATIVITY
“When there are more players defending, it demands greater effort and creativity to navigate the game effectively. Unfortunately, we fell short in that regard today. The players made an effort, but our performance was lacking, and when we can’t excel with the ball, we also struggle defensively. We need to regroup and focus on the next match.”
REASON FOR ZIRKZEE’S SUBSTITUTION
“We were working hard to regain possession, but they overloaded the midfield, which caused us difficulty. At times, having fewer strikers can lead to better attacking options. We lined up with three strikers – [Matheus] Cunha, Josh, and Ben [Sesko] – but that configuration didn’t necessarily create the best attacking opportunities.”
