In the 2023/2024 season, Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title. They took the world by storm by not losing a single game until the UEFA Europa League final that term. They were that close to an undefeated treble. During that season, many players from the squad received much-deserved world attention,...
Last week, AS Roma’s 2024/25 European journey came to an end. Despite having met Athletic Club in the first match of the 'League Phase' of this season’s UEFA Europa League and finishing the match with a 1-1 draw, the Giallorossi failed to win in the Round of 16 against the...
Below, we examine six patterns of play that can be utilised in the 3-4-3 formation and similar formations, including 3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1, and 3-5-2. Four patterns of play are designed for wide penetration, while the other two are intended for central penetration. If you coach the 3-4-3 system or participate in any high-level coaching courses, such as the UEFA...
Napoli hosted Inter Milan in what was a major battle in the title race. Inter succeeded in avoiding defeat at a very difficult stadium against one of the toughest teams this season, if not the toughest, as Napoli have been the favourites for the title since the start of the...
Luis Hasa recently joined SSC Napoli from Lecce for a reported fee of €500k. While Hasa played just once with US Lecce in a Coppa Italia game and has not yet truly shown his talent in Serie A, his signing is expected to add squad depth to Antonio Conte’s side...
Inter Milan are aiming to secure another Serie A title this season, facing tough competition from Atalanta and Napoli, who are right there with them in the title race. Known for their quick counterattacking, Inter Milan plans to leverage its strengths to reclaim the Serie A crown. This tactical analysis will examine...
Soccer has always been a dynamic sport, and it has become even more fluid as managers push the envelope of tactical possibilities. The last few years have seen the emergence of new phenomena like inverted fullbacks and false nines, as coaches seek new ways to gain an advantage over the...
After a disappointing 21/22 campaign, VfL Wolfsburg moved quickly to appoint Niko Kovac as the man to take over from Florian Kohfeldt. The Green-and-Whites have appointed the former Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt head coach on a three-year deal until 2025. The Berlin-born manager, who is Croatian through his family,...
Aston Villa is known for their European Cup triumphs in the early 80s, in addition to their loyal fanbase and iconic stadium. While their history serves them well, some of Villa's modern-day activities have not placed them within the best light. In 2012, they suffered a £ 53.9 million loss...
Despite being crowned Serie A 2020/21 champions, Inter Milan have one of the most difficult summers covered in uncertainty around the club’s future and the squad. Their most important player, Romelu Lukaku, just rejoined his old club, Chelsea, and while they got a hefty sum for the striker, it will...
Having played 29 games, Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently sixth in the Premier League. The Nuno Espírito Santo team is two points behind Manchester United in fifth and five points behind Chelsea, who are in fourth. They have only lost two Premier League games in 2020 and are in a strong position...
