Why are Premier League clubs failing in Europe?

Tactical differences

We say it every year, and it still applies. The faster and tougher style of the English game leaves managers with no choice but to adapt their game plan.

English teams love to push forward, a style that serves Tottenham superbly in the Premier League. Their relentless pressing works wonders in England, but not against European sides who are happy to sit back and absorb the pressure.

The difficulty for the English teams is if they alter their game too much to suit the European style, this will come back to bite them in England, and may even compromise their top four position.

Combined with the lack of a winter break, European teams are able to play a much more intense style when needed, due to their fresher legs and the superior footballing prowess of some players.