Rulani Mokwena has said Mamelodi Sundowns perfect defence record in the Premiership so far is largely due to a modern tactical theory called “rest defence” that is yielding results for the club.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena has explained how the team has been resolute at the back conceding zero goals in four Premiership matches.Rulani Mokwena has said Mamelodi Sundowns' perfect defence record in the Premiership so far is largely due to a modern tactical theory called “rest defence” that is yielding results for the club.
Rest defence is a tactical term used to describe teams’ attacking structure that ensures a good transition into counter-pressing and defending on losing possession of the ball. “I love speaking football, and so please, more questions about the technicalities of the game. I love those types of questions,” said the Sundowns co-coach.“I think the one team that has it right, if you watch a lot of Chelsea and see how Thomas Tuchel sets up his team, that is where the education is.
“So you are defending passively, but you are in possession and you are in attack, and that is what rest defence is all about.
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