The science of modern defending | Thiago Motta’s Bologna

Head to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEPURISTFOOTBALL Bonus podcast: How to break down modern defences - =clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Analysis of Bologna in-possession: Defensive systems are what shape modern football. And today, they’re more intricate and demanding than ever before. Join me as I explore the complexity of Bologna’s defensive setup, and how they starve their opponents of both time and space. Sections: 0:00 Defending shapes football 1:08 Squarespace 1:57 Man marking vs Zonal marking 2:42 Man-oriented zonal marking 5:59 Defensive roles 7:17 Potential issues 8:06 Where are the spaces?