Bab 72: This Is Football

"We're in a stalemate," Assistant Coach Pablo Amo firmly stated to Luis de la Fuente. "It's time for our players to take the initiative and break this deadlock."

Luis de la Fuente agreed instantly, ready to seize the next opportunity to relay his renewed strategy to the players.

A throw-in presented the perfect moment. Luis de la Fuente seized it as he approached Merino, who was about to throw the ball.

"Encourage the attack and tell Morata to organize the front and counter-press them," he instructed decisively, and Merino nodded in affirmation.

Merino executed the throw to the back before passing on the instructions to Mikel Oryazabal, aiming to spread the message effectively.

The Spanish squad's playing style transformed immediately, reflecting the coach's clear directive.

With newfound vigour, the players took charge to win the ball back swiftly after losing it, forcing a disorganized Georgian team into making a series of mistakes.