Space took up such a high position on the pitch .
Space was to be found in the midfield once Bayer 's press had been beaten , and a breakthrough such as a Hummels vertical pass was the perfect opportunity to attack at speed behind the opposition midfield .
Taking up such a high position on the pitch , space was to be found in the midfield once Bayer 's press had been beaten , and a breakthrough such as a Hummels vertical pass was the perfect opportunity to attack at speed behind the opposition midfield .