Editor’s Note: Welcome to the final part of a series looking at Atlanta United’s defensive tactics under manager Gabriel Heinze. For all soccer nerds, this stuff is required reading, so if you missed it, catch up on Heinze’s defensive setup and principles and how he wants the team to mark and counterpress. Here, Will Lovern will go into some of the nuances and the way the team adapts in specific situations. Enjoy!
Adaptability in pressing
Heinze says he wants his players to be able to adjust to variety both week-to-week and within the game.