LAFC Coach Admits Defensive Shift Was a Mistake

LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos has acknowledged a significant tactical error, stating that a move towards a more defensive strategy was a mistake that deviated from the club's core attacking identity. He expressed a desire to return to the team's aggressive principles, both with and without the ball, to recapture its competitive spirit. The team is currently in seventh place in the Western Conference standings, eight points behind the leader.

Amidst these discussions, the coach affirmed his transparent relationship with forward Denis Bouanga, who has not had the same impact as in previous seasons. Bouanga, like other players, is preparing for the upcoming World Cup, with teammate Son Heung-min also set to depart for international duty after the match against Seattle. The coach views the upcoming World Cup break as a vital period for internal analysis and redefining the club's soccer direction, emphasizing that regaining the team's identity is as important as earning points upon MLS's return.