Quote Originally Posted by Shute View Post
Why do we stick so rigidly to this man marking system? Peltier is following Atsu everywhere and Bennett won't step forward and leave his man. Bamba was just watching and waiting when it was clear that Niase was the wrong side. I know we want to keep our shape but it looks ridiculous when a defender can take his time and slot one home.

They've had it drilled into them so much about "keeping a line and shape" that they daren't think for themselves as a situation develops in front of them.