In small space a player has to be capable of acting quickly. A good player who needs too much time can suddenly become a poor player.
Johan CruijffFootball is simple, you're either on time, or you're too late. If you're too late then you have to leave earlier.
Johan CruijffA counter-attack can only arise when you make a mistake. That's why there are rules. A horizontal pass? Prohibited. In my line-up there are as many lines as possible. Because you must have the option to pass the ball forward, even if it's a meter. Because then I can still make up for the loss of possession. After a horizontal pass this is impossible.
Johan Cruijff