Benz/Higuain partnership

mtfootball wrote:You don't have to run around like a headless chicken to press.

Running arround like a headless chicken cause them to rush the ball and make mistakes. believe me, it's a very effective way to interrupt their build up. even if opponents don't make mistake it still tire them mentally and physically. no player like to be chased when he has the ball in his feet.

Di Maria has a great stamina and he HAS to utilize it in a way. people think why Mou never bench him. he's idiot most of times right, but he adds 2 factors to our team which is very crucial, working tirelessly and producing magic at the same time. no player in our squad can emulate what he does for us.

I didn't say only Di Maria must press. other players can do their "intelligent" pressing but Di Maria acts like a enforcer, he chase the player till he give up.

Our other players can't maintain that intensity for full 90 minutes and also do their job at the same time. we should not forget that Di Maria also create so many goalscoring chance while working his ass off. Di Maria is not one-dimensional and that's important.

The problem is that Ronaldo does not constantly chase the player, neither Ozil does. They aren't effective as much as Di Maria in pressing and recovering the ball. however this isn't their fault, Mou has instructed them to focus on their job rather than pressing.