""It's a game we have to win. Obviously, we have to do things much better," he told reporters. "There are things that need adjusting. We're working on it, but we don't always get it across to the field. That's part of it.""
""I think we're weak right now on the counter-attack, because of marking, high pressing... how we position ourselves at the back. It's a bit of everything.""
""We have to put last year behind us. We weren't the best team in Europe last year either. We shouldn't be stuck there; we have to improve. We didn't win the Champions League either, and we conceded too many goals. We have to improve. If you concede three goals, it's very difficult to win.""
The team must win and significantly improve performance. Multiple tactical and communication adjustments are required to ensure changes translate onto the field. Weaknesses on counter-attacks stem from poor marking, high pressing, and defensive positioning, creating vulnerability. Conceding many goals undermines the chance to win, and conceding three goals makes victory very difficult. Past success is not sufficient; previous-season shortcomings included too many goals conceded and failing to win the Champions League. The priority is improvement in defensive organization and executing tactical changes during matches.
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