Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola emphasized the emergence of a new tactical approach in modern football that could provide unexpected advantages for teams. According to the Spanish specialist, this method could soon become an important "weapon" in the tactics of any large team.
Guardiola says that many teams are now effectively using the method of starting an attack by throwing the ball from the sideline at a long distance. This often poses a threat equivalent to a corner kick or a free kick.
"Currently, a new trend is observed in football - creating a dangerous situation around the opponent's goal by throwing the ball far from the sideline. This is not a small matter. We don't have a player who can handle this. Previously, Kyle Walker could have done this, but we haven't used this skill much," Guardiola said in an interview with journalists.
The renowned coach emphasized that this method is currently widely used in teams like Arsenal, Tottenham, and Brentford. They are putting the opponent's defense in an awkward position by passing the ball with one movement into the opponent's penalty area or directly in front of the goal.
"It doesn't matter whether I like this method or not. Most importantly, this is now a new weapon in football. It is not easy to overcome it. Now almost every team is learning to use this tactic. Therefore, we also need to get used to it," Guardiola added.
Guardiola believes that every small detail plays a crucial role in modern football. A small mistake in defense or lack of physical strength can affect the fate of the entire game. Therefore, he didn't hide the fact that he planned to look for a new player for his team who could throw the ball with his hands over long distances.
The Manchester coach's comments sparked widespread discussion in English sports media. Many experts emphasize that Guardiola's serious acceptance of this "approach" once again proves that he is always one step ahead of his rivals in tactical thinking.
It can be said that for Guardiola, every change on the line is a new opportunity. In his words, "the victory in modern football lies in the correct perception of small details."
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