Category: Analysis

Analysis

Pau Torres: Three areas to improve before he gets the big move

After the era of Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqué, Sergio Ramos will need a new centre-back partner for Spain with the Euros…

March 15, 2021

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How Elche’s disciplined low-block restricted Madrid to very low quality shots

In La Liga, the race for the title, Champions League spots, as well as the relegation battle, are getting tighter and tighter…

March 15, 2021

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Fishing in troubled waters: finding the best local midfielders in the Chinese Super League

The Chinese Super League, not a long time ago one of the wealthiest leagues in the world, has crashed. Excessive investment has…

March 13, 2021

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FPL: Great value options in each position to save your season

The Premier League is reaching the final ten Gameweeks of the season, and there are a lot of points to be won…

March 12, 2021

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Marvellous Myron: Is AZ’s Boadu worth the hype from the top European clubs? – scout report

The AZ Alkmaar academy has proven to be one of the best academies in Europe lately and quite a few players have…

March 11, 2021

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Skinner’s Spurs: how “exciting” talent Addison fits into new manager’s tactics

It has not been a happy season for Tottenham Hotspur Women in 2020/2021, with the team finding wins hard to come by…

March 10, 2021

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How Burton Albion are one of the most in-form teams in English football after their managerial change

Heading into the turn of the new year, Burton Albion were rock bottom of League One, six points adrift of safety with…

March 10, 2021

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Reviving Rennes: Three critical causes of Stephan’s struggle that define Genesio’s job

After suffering four straight defeats and going seven games without a win in all competitions, Julien Stéphan resigned from his role as…

March 10, 2021

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Solskjær’s system: How clever pressing and marking off the ball won Manchester United the derby

Manchester City had sailed away in the title race by the time they hosted their neighbours at the Etihad, aiming to regain…

March 9, 2021

Analysis

Real changes: How Zidane’s crucial switches salvaged a point against Atletico

El Derbi Madrileño is always a big thing in La Liga. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid facing off for supremacy in the…

March 9, 2021

Analysis

Same formation but different tactics: how Valencia beat Villarreal

The Derbi de la Comunitat was the first La Liga game of the past weekend, where Valencia hosted Villarreal at the Mestalla…

March 8, 2021

Analysis

How Flick’s changes to Bayern’s positional play inspired a comeback against Dortmund’s mid-block

Things are getting very tight at the top of the Bundesliga with Leipzig determinedly challenging for the title and putting an almost…

March 8, 2021

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Life after Moukoko: 5 teenage strikers already impressing at senior level

Finding top talents at the earliest possible age has always been a priority for most clubs. Getting these players before they’re 18…

March 6, 2021

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How Tuchel’s build-up structure orchestrated a win over Liverpool’s poor pressing

In what seems like a now daily occurence, the Premier League offered up another mouth-watering clash between two top sides managed by…

March 6, 2021

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Marco Rose’s BMG pressing masterclass: it’s strategy, not intensity!

Marco Rose is one of the most highly-rated coaches to emerge from the Bundesliga in recent years, with his achievement this season…

March 5, 2021

Analysis

Basque approved: How Marcelino’s 4-4-2 has transformed Athletic Club – tactical analysis

Managerial changes are often followed up by a boost in the performance of the teams, but it is rarely followed by consistency…

March 4, 2021

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Persistent pressers: An analysis of the most intense pressing system in Europe’s top five leagues

Across Europe’s top five leagues, there are some incredible high pressing sides. The most notable ones are a few of the world’s…

March 3, 2021

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Defeating the parked bus: how Man City’s “togetherness” helped them win crucial WSL clash

Birmingham City Women against Manchester City Women may not have been the standout fixture in the latest round of WSL matches, but…

March 3, 2021

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Firm Foundations: Four major components of Metz’s dominant defence under ‘architect’ Antonetti

In mid-February, Metz tied Frédéric Antonetti down to a new deal that is set to see him remain at Stade Saint-Symphorien until…

March 3, 2021

Analysis

Preview: What can Fiorentina Women do to stop Man City’s attacks in UWCL

Fiorentina Women travelled to England in order to face Manchester City Women in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s…

March 2, 2021