Fair comments. It does however, imo, take away an attacking option when you don't have many. I would also assume if a player is left on the halfway line the opposition might throw one less player in to the box.
But in truth WTF do I know, I accept this :smile:
Could have something to do with the fact that they are so creative so don't even have to think about hitting teams on the break.. They will expect to score from open play. Only one team had that luxury yesterday so why not defend in depth when you only have to do it about four times in the game...