Courtois: Juventus withdrawal and defense were unexpected, and no tactics were useful without 11 players in cooperation

Football 11:47am, 2 July 2025 65

Early this morning, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 in the Club World Cup, and Courtois was interviewed by the media after the game.

Courtois said: "We know the ball never doubts the level of this game. If some people believe the four Twitter netizens' statements that the game is bad, it is obviously a big mistake. People who really understand football know that Brazil's team is strong, Riyadh Crescent is a strong team, Monterrey can beat Dortmund today, and not only European teams are the strongest. That's the fact that the game is very high, and every game is proving this. I think there are many wonderful and worth watching duels, and we must continue to work hard and strive to reach the final."

"We expected our opponents to use high-pressing and man-to-man tactics before the game, but they eventually retreated sharply to focus on defensive counterattacks, which caught us off guard once or twice. During the break, we emphasized the need to strengthen horizontal transfer and improve the rhythm, because when you keep scheduling, the middle lane may There are available spaces. We obviously did better in the second half. Although the opponent's goalkeeper played bravely, Gonzalo Garcia scored a wonderful goal, and the team's defense was also excellent. They only had two long shots, which is proof. "

"Joan Améni is a hybrid player, and he can play as a midfielder as well. The tactical effect depends on the investment of 11 players in the team. If two or three people don't run, there will be problems whether you play three defenders, four defenders or five defenders. The key lies in overall cooperation, and our adaptability to flexibly adjust tactics according to the opponent's situation. "

"I think the team is currently performing well and playing calmly. The coach requires us to increase transmission, not always move sideways quickly, and it is important to maintain the stable formation and organize the offense through ball control. Of course, the team's fast and smooth transmission and coordination and overall investment are the key. "

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