Football doesn't have that many twists and turns. It really isn't that complicated. Ultimately, its essence boils down to preventing the opponent from scoring while trying to score yourself.
Wang Shuo felt that Barça's possession play was simply them sticking to their core metric: Passing. When Inter Milan eliminated Barça, didn't Mourinho's team rely on an iron-clad defense? Every team has its own characteristics and core metrics. Once a team faces adversity, their mindset fluctuates wildly. At that point, the more they overthink, the more they do, and the more mistakes they make. The less they believe in themselves, the worse they will play.
Was this just a philosophy for table tennis? No, it applied to almost all competitive sports!
Wang Shuo's words clearly left a profound impact on the Arsenal players, sparking a sense of realization.
