How do you counter defensive mentality?

Hello all,
I am struggling to counter defensive mentality (I suppose that goes with counterattacks and long passes)... does anyone have any idea on how to counter that?
I mean sometimes, often it is like a siege... ending with besieger defeat, no matter if you attack weak players, wings or middle... there seem just no way to score.

I know it happens in real life as well... but just in case somebody noticed any sensible counter or orders...
Thanks and cheers