Gerard believes that the team's defensive approach may be a key area for improvement. He noted that while Flick has been successful in pushing the team forward on many occasions, their defensive tactics have been lacking. Gerard thinks that the team's lack of intensity and timing in their pressing has made it difficult for them to unbalance their opponents.

Gerard also pointed out that the team's defensive strategy has been inconsistent, allowing opponents to easily draw a line and create scoring opportunities. He emphasized that with Flick having been in charge for over a year, it's time to critically evaluate the team's defensive approach.