Why Marco Rose's press suddenly looks different
Bournemouth have moved the trigger back ten yards — and gained more than they lost
A subtle change to where the press starts has changed what Bournemouth do with the ball once they win it.
The change
Reported factThe first line of pressure no longer engages the goalkeeper. It waits, shapes the pass into the full-back, and springs there instead.
Why it helps
Winning the ball ten yards deeper sounds worse. It is often better: the turnover happens with more bodies ahead of the ball and a defender already turned the wrong way.
The trade-off
GafferLens analysisGafferLens Analysis: patient opponents get more uncontested build-up time. Against a side that can play through the trap, the block has to hold its discipline for long spells.
Sources & attribution
- GafferLens — Original tactical interpretation.
Prototype editorial. Ratings, records and match data referenced are demonstration values from the GafferLens prototype database.