Watford, Liverpool, & The Art of War
Liam Shannon
Author of "Sun Tzu Soccer: The Art of War in Soccer Language & Scenarios" | Coach | Logistics
#Watford beat #Liverpool by following these 4 lessons from Sun Tzu.
#Liverpool lost to #Watford by not following these 3 lessons from Sun Tzu
- #Watford teamwork
"The intelligent coach looks to the effect of combined energy of the team and does not require too much from individuals." (5:16) #SunTzuSoccer
2. #Liverpool errors
“Making no mistakes is what guarantees victory.” (4:13) #SunTzuSoccer
3. #Watford foreknowledge
"By knowing the opposition’s plans of attack, but keeping your own secret, you may remain concentrated in defense, while the opposition must be divided." (6:12) #SunTzuSoccer
4. #Liverpool too narrow
"When the opposition has manipulated you, you are in hemmed-in ground." (11:42)
5. #Watford neutralize #Liverpool's front 3
When playing against a strong team, a quality coach reveals himself by preventing the opposition from consolidating their talents. He subdues and represses the opposition. (11:50)
6. #Liverpool play to #Watford's plan
If you want the opposition to conform to a certain situation, you must therefore draw them into that situation. (11:62)
7. #Watford drop deep
"Space in front of you is safe: space behind you is dangerous." (9:8)
