We adapt our style of play based on the opponent we are playing. How is that so hard to understand?
Tottenham is gonna be the most dangerous when given space, so we sit deep and counter them, taking away their biggest strength.
But no, let's make the game and pressure them like crazy, running into counters ourselfs...
The prideful Pep disease still spreading it seems: Must play beautiful. Must control possession. Must not adapt - even though it would make your game way easier, It's a sign of weakness.
I alpha male. I not adapt. I stronK.
Such bull$#@!. Tactics are there to give you an advantage over your opponent. We know what they are good at, so let's adapt, no?
Nahhh...let's just go and "bully them"