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The moment a team wins the ball and can attack before the opposition reorganizes. Fast attacking transitions catch teams with players out of position. Some teams build their entire game around winning the ball and attacking quickly before defenses can set. Leicester's 2015-16 title was built on quick attacking transitions with Vardy sprinting into space.
Leicester City's 2015-16 title triumph was an attacking transition masterclass - they'd sit deep, win the ball, and immediately launch Vardy into the space behind while defenders were still pushing up. Simple but devastatingly effective.
Robbie
Feb 3, 2026
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