Manchester City is determined to win the Premier League title, but with the score equalized, they still shrink back and try to play slowly, while keeping the ball under control?
These two statements are inherently paradoxical!
When you shrink back to defend, everyone gets crowded together, so how can you control the ball? There's no space.
Pellegrini wants to be a turtle, aiming for a draw and retreat from Stanford Bridge unscathed, but Tang Long doesn't want that!
Once there's a good chance, the attitude must be decisively aggressive.
For now, however, securing Sabaleta's side of the defense is crucial.
"I'll press a little to the right to help with the defense on that side," Tang Long said to Toure.
Toure nodded, "Alright, I'll also be cautious of them attacking on the right."
The two reached an agreement.
This is the difference between Toure and Nasri.