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Federico Casolari - Sassuolo scout report

TFA Scouted: Federico Casolari, the press-resistant 20 y/o Sassuolo midfielder learning his trade on loan in Serie C – scout report

Today’s TFA Talent is Federico Casolari who is a 20 y/o press-resistant midfielder on loan from Sassuolo learning his trade […]

by Chris Darwen | September 28, 2023

Battles for #1, why Roda JC are set for promotion, how Cloe Lacasse will improve Arsenal, and why Girona’s Eric Garcia was one to watch years ago

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TacticalThursday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge […]

by Chris Darwen | September 28, 2023

Premier League 2023/24: Sam Johnstone vs Dean Henderson for Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper gloves – scout report

It is no easy feat to make the transition from academy to first-team football, and even more so when you […]

by Alexandra Hunt | September 28, 2023

Roda JC 2023/24: Analysing their start to the season and why they look early favourites to win the Eerste Divisie - tactical analysis scout report tactics

Roda JC 2023/24: Why the future looks bright for the in-form Eerste Divisie promotion hopefuls – tactical analysis

After a spell of 41 straight years in the Eredivisie, the top flight of Dutch football, Roda JC were relegated […]

by Brandon Liss | September 28, 2023

How Boca will set up against Palmeiras, what Valerenga are doing with set-pieces to avoid relegation, Will Still’s tactics, Gattuso’s game plan + more

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #Wednesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge […]

by Chris Darwen | September 27, 2023

Vålerenga Fotball 2023: The different uses of varied corner kick deliveries - set-piece analysis

Vålerenga Fotball 2023: How their varied corner kick deliveries are keeping them out of the relegation zone – set-piece analysis

Vålerenga Fotball are a side in the top flight of Norwegian football, although their status in the league is on […]

by Marcel Seifeddine | September 27, 2023

Brenda Cerén at Atlas Femenil 2023/24 - scout report - tactical analysis tactics

‘I have felt very good with the team’: Why Atlas’ El Salvador star Brenda Cerén is one to watch closely – scout report

Ever since its inaugural season back in 2017, Liga MX Femenil has garnered a reputation as one of the fastest-developing […]

by David Astill | September 27, 2023

Copa Libertadores 2023: Boca Juniors vs Palmeiras - tactical preview

Copa Libertadores 2023: Where intense Boca Juniors and technically proficient Palmeiras can hurt one another – tactical preview

This Friday at 1:30 am Madrid, CA, Boca Juniors will play the first leg of the 2023 Copa Libertadores semi-final […]

by Rui Martins | September 27, 2023

Daniel Arzani - Melbourne Victory scout report

TFA Scouted: Daniel Arzani, Melbourne Victory’s clever winger who needs a bigger challenge – scout report

Daniel Arzani of Melbourne Victory appeared on our scouting list this week and we are very pleased he did. Arzani […]

by Chris Darwen | September 26, 2023

How Vissel Kobe lead the J-League, Silkeborg’s attacking tactics that see them sit second, why the Robins cannot score + some South American analysis

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TacticsTuesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge […]

by Chris Darwen | September 26, 2023

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Talleres Córdoba 2023: Analysing their efficient and diverse corner routines – set-piece analysis

Talleres Córdoba occupied second place in the first phase of the Argentine Primera División, scoring 42 goals as the second […]

by Karim El-Shesheiny | September 26, 2023

EFL League Two 2022/23: Cheltenham’s attacking tactics – scout report tactical analysis tactics

EFL League One 2023/24: Why Cheltenham Town can’t buy a goal and where their first will likely come from – scout report

We’ve seen several high-scoring teams after nine fixtures across EFL leagues in the 2023/24 season. We’ve had Barnsley setting the […]

by Jack Manship | September 26, 2023

Copa Libertadores 2023: Fluminense vs Internacional - tactical preview

Copa Libertadores 2023: Fernando Diniz’s organised Fluminense face the historical Internacional – tactical preview

This Thursday, Fluminense FC will dispute the first leg of the semi-finals of Copa Libertadores 2023 against another historical Brazilian […]

by Rui Martins | September 26, 2023

Innovative defensive techniques, 5 WSL under-the-radar talents, Man United’s various structural issues and Union Berlin’s defensive approach explained

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #MondayMorning newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge […]

by Chris Darwen | September 25, 2023

Tactical Theory: innovative defending - tactical analysis

Tactical Theory: Innovative defensive techniques in the modern game challenging conventional wisdom – tactical analysis

As with attacking phases of play, modern coaches are constantly innovating in how they teach their players to defend. These […]

by Kevin Martin | September 25, 2023

Five ‘under the radar’ stars you must watch out for in the 2023/24 WSL season – scout report

As another Women’s Super League season is about to kick off, the spotlight inevitably falls on the well-known stars who […]

by Beth Limb | September 25, 2023

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How Arsenal Women have added titanium bricks to their battlements by signing World Cup champion Laia Codina – scout report

Every World Cup, quality players stand out, shine in front of the whole world, and receive new opportunities afterwards. As […]

by Lori He | September 23, 2023