He was very familiar with it. In the subsequent Premier League, every team would make this choice when defending.
Even strong teams like Manchester City and Arsenal were the same, otherwise, they simply couldn't hold it.
Chelsea, being a strong team at this time, could lower its stance to make such a choice, which was enough to prove Benitez had indeed something advanced in terms of tactics, willing to change in unconventional ways.
This indeed made him feel a bit troubled because everyone preferred to find a breakthrough space within a loose defense, playing a more spectacular quick solo run.
But the problem is not big!
After the European Cup, the only improvement he made was in fancy abilities, with dribbling from Level 3 to Level 4, and additional skills from Level 2 to Level 3.
Today, he was just right to test it on the Chelsea players, warming up for the new season!
"Deng deng deng!"
