LAFC faces recent losses, outside criticism, and concerns that its identity has shifted from an attacking approach. Coach Marc Dos Santos said he is not focused on criticism from outsiders, but he is hard on himself. He identified a self-criticism involving a decision after the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal series against Cruz Azul, when he considered switching to a three-man backline to defend more. He said that move was wrong and does not reflect LAFC’s identity. He plans to analyze what needs to change this summer and stay true to the club’s attacking identity. LAFC sits seventh in the Western Conference with 21 points.
"Outside criticism when the team loses isn't that important to me because I've learned in my life that if you're going to build a life based on what outsiders think of you, you're going to be very unhappy. But in self-reflection, I'll tell you one thing: I'm hard on myself. I believe we were building something with a clear identity, and after the series against Cruz Azul - in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals - I thought about switching to a three-man backline to defend more. I went in a more defensive direction, and I don't want to be like that."
"It was a mistake on my part, and it doesn't reflect LAFC's identity - it's not what I want to build here. I want to make sure that this summer I thoroughly analyze what we need to change, and I have to stay true to LAFC's identity."
"The comments come at a delicate time for LAFC, which has let potential MLS wins slip away despite showing competitive moments recently against St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC. LAFC had hoped to once again be one of the dominant teams in the Western Conference, but offensive inconsistencies and tactical adjustments have led to questions about the coaching staff. The Los Angeles side sits in seventh place in the West with 21 points, eight points behind the leader, the Vancouver Whitecaps."
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