Ok so that's 15 unnecessary risky passes that meant fuck all and led to ball being given to the RB/RW and probably a cross afterwards.
Allegri just cuts the bullshit and the result is the same
FK taker -> CB -> Cuadrado/De Sciglio -> shit cross
Allegri just cuts the bullshit and the result is the same
FK taker -> CB -> Cuadrado/De Sciglio -> shit cross

Explanation: Everybody relocates into empty spaces before the initial pass receiver even controls the ball, giving him multiple opportunities. Them deciding to do the Spanish thingy is just one outcome. Might as well played it vertical. Important thing is that they created openings for quick passing. Max has no understanding because he inherited a well-oiled MVPP midfield, and Tevez+Licht running on Conte grinta.
Evidence: Low number of scoring opportunities created by JJ through open play and comparatively very few shots on target. Defensively @Rockets gif serves as evidence of siestaball passivity.
https://www.juventuz.com/threads/massimiliano-allegri.40977/page-3365#post-6576269
Example: Kostic (relating to @Rockets gif) has covered 10.67km on avg last season. Three months later, under Max' instructions he is at 8.526km. Him and Cuadrado were instructed to hold their positions instead of running towards the player in need.
Conclusion: A couch is needed who understands the basics of football
Sources:
https://www.legaseriea.it/en/serie-a/statistics/MediaKm
https://www.kicker.de/bundesliga/eintracht-frankfurt/laufleistung/2021-22/34
https://www.juventuz.com/threads/massimiliano-allegri.40977/page-3365#post-6576269

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