I think 5 at the back was mainly due to lack of other options though. With the injuries at the time it was a struggle to get enough midfielders and forwards to fill out the lineup. He has said 4 at the back is his preferred formation.
I think his best asset has been his ability to learn and adapt. He has made a number of mistakes, but has seemed to make adjustments and get better for it. That was the opposite of AVB, which was probably why he got sacked despite his talents.
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