While Flick was delighted with the offensive output, he noted that the team’s natural instinct to attack can sometimes lead to unnecessary risks. Flick explained his tactical perspective after the whistle. The manager highlighted that while the initial stages of the match were played at a high level, the lack of complete dominance throughout the 90 minutes remains a point for improvement.
“We played fantastically in the first half. We had a good reaction to the goal; it was something that could happen,” Flick said. “At home we need to control the game better. Have more possession. It’s our mentality, for some of our players, to go forward and attack, but sometimes it’s necessary to slow the game down.”