"Let's say that there are teams that follow the philosophy and playing principles of their coach, and then there are teams that are always organised and rely more on the actions of their players. In football, ideas are important, but managing the unexpected is even more so. A coach can have the best ideas in the world, but then every Sunday, he has to deal with the game."
"And during the ninety minutes, there can be unexpected events that force you to make changes to avoid crashing. The coach must adapt to the unpredictability of the match. It can very well happen that a team dominates in almost every stat, starting with ball possession, but then the opponent wins with two brilliant plays from a champion. Como-Milan was like that, and it shows that it's the values that make the difference. Technical plays count, not game systems."
Cesare Prandelli, technical director of the Italian national team, draws a distinction between teams built around a coach’s strict philosophy and teams organised around player actions. He emphasizes that while ideas and tactical principles are important, the ability to manage unexpected events during a match is crucial. Coaches must adapt during the ninety minutes to prevent collapse when unforeseen situations arise. Statistical dominance, including possession, can be overturned by a few decisive individual plays. Match values and technical execution often determine outcomes more than the nominal game system.
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