Adapting to a new tactical approach requires patience, as players must learn to occupy space and take calculated risks beyond their usual comfort zone.
Coaches often fall into the trap of rigidly adhering to a predetermined system, thereby overlooking the specific requirements of their current squad.
Olid, however, does not seem to succumb to this pitfall.
“Our focus against Arsenal was establishing a solid defensive shape,” she explained, “aimed at boosting their confidence.”
While fluid, attacking football remains the ultimate objective, Olid is prepared to progress toward it gradually.
In her early tenure at Hearts, she demonstrated comparable flexibility, earning player trust and a strong platform to develop exciting football.
“The attack will come,” Olid stated, “but we must first maintain this defensive structure, then gradually evolve into an attacking side that creates chances and scores goals.”
The League Cup triumph offers early evidence of progress, even as Sheffield United sit at the bottom of WSL 2 in the season’s opening weeks.
The crucial test will be how they build on this momentum for the upcoming WSL match against West Ham this Sunday.
