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Maradona has the same problem so many other soccer greats had when trying to move to coaching, which is a sort of naivete when it comes to setting up the style of play. This also applies to Platini, Klinsmann, etc.
Argentina, when on, plays a beautiful game. Lots of ball movement and possession. Problem is, it is not that hard to neutralize it. Argentinian defense is awful, and they are highly vulnerable to the counter attack.
Meanwhile, the best managers around are the ones who were former unremarkable defenders or defensive midfielders known for their tactical application to make up for their lack of skill. Dunga, Scolari, Lippi, for example
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