If the first theory is correct (see above), then the absence of cavalry removed the main Athenian tactical disadvantage, and the threat of being outflanked made it imperative to attack.
Jika teori yang pertama benar (lihat di atas), maka ketidakhadiran kavaleri menghilangkan kerugian taktis utama pasukan Athena, dan ancaman akan dikepung membuat mereka harus menyerang.