Yes, it's about having possession but making your opponent's chase after the ball. Making them tired, and then going for the win in the 88th minute.
It would have worked with 3 subs when Enzo fell in love with it. Not sure about this system in, 2023.
We have been here before though. Paulo Sousa, remember him, he was trying to do something similar.
With regards to the Man City comparison. I really do not get it. They have a completely different way of playing, in my eyes. They actively, and aggressively attack the opposition, trying to exploit weaknesses.
Look at a Man City heatmap compared to ours. There is a huge difference.
Damn, I miss the football in the 90's and 80's. Not this chess match.