Category: Analysis

Analysis

OL Reign Bound: Which three players could replace Dzsenifer Marozsán at Lyon

The end of the current season is still a few months away but that doesn’t stop the rumour mill from churning out…

February 20, 2021

Analysis

Rapid Raphinha: How Leeds’ Brazilian powerhouse is fuelling their Premier League campaign

Leeds United have been one of the most intriguing sides to have been promoted to the Premier League in recent seasons, and…

February 17, 2021

Analysis

Real worry: The defensive data that might solve a future headache for Zidane

Real Madrid are having a tough season after winning La Liga in 2020. Their policy of recruiting young and promising players hasn’t…

February 13, 2021

Analysis

“Pivotal”: Why Man City’s win at Arsenal is significant in “epic” WSL title race

In a WSL season with an incredibly close title race, the games between the top sides are carrying a bigger significance than…

February 12, 2021

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Marko Bulat 2020/21 – scout report

Marko Bulat is a very talented youngster who plays for HNK Šibenik in 1.HNL. This scout report is a tactical analysis on…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

La Liga Bargain Bin: Why Huesca star should be on the radar for Europe’s best

Even though reaching the heights of La Liga is surely a huge accomplishment for Huesca, surviving the Spanish top-flight could prove impossible.…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

5 exciting January transfers that went under the radar in La Liga

The January transfer window has always been a difficult one. Good players only move in the middle of the season for crazy…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

Deadline Day Davies: What will Liverpool’s Championship signing add to their defence?

Perhaps one of the most surprising signings in a January transfer window came to pass on deadline day, as Liverpool belatedly moved…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Insane intensity: Why the Santos press wasn’t enough to win the Copa Libertadores – tactical analysis

Despite it being a very aggressive battle with many fouls and failures under pressure, the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Santos…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

How Swansea City are defying all metrics en route to the Premier League

One of the strangest teams this season in terms of outperforming analytics is the Championship’s Swansea City. Without looking at their league…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

How Nagelsmann’s tactical adjustments secured a tight victory over Bayer Leverkusen

The top of the table clash in the Bundesliga this weekend saw RB Leipzig take on Bayer Leverkusen in Leipzig, with the…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Why Japanese star’s arrival “signals a new dawn” for Aston Villa Women

Following their promotion to the WSL last summer for the first time in their history, it’s fair to say that Aston Villa…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Flexible Foxes: How Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester tactics mean they are challenging for the Premier League

Leicester City pulled off a fairytale Premier League title win back in the 2015/16 season, with that Foxes team going down in…

February 5, 2021

1. HNL

Ivica Kulesevic at NK Osijek 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Following our analysis of Rijeka under Simon Rožman last week, we’re continuing our project of bringing you the tactics of the best…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

SuperDraft 2021: The 3 college soccer prodigy picks who could dominate MLS

Last Thursday (January 21, 2021) the MLS conducted the 22nd edition of the SuperDraft. The 27 teams in the league took turns…

February 4, 2021

Analysis

Thomas Tuchel’s first tactical battle with Guardiola- is he ready for the Premier League?

For those familiar with German football, Thomas Tuchel is already somewhat of a household name. Tuchel started his senior coaching career at…

January 23, 2021

Analysis

Do Manchester City Women need a World Cup winning defender?

The last two transfer windows has seen an influx of foreign talent enter the FAWSL, most notably from the United States. Christian…

January 23, 2021

Analysis

Full of Hoppe: The latest USA youngster to breakout in the Bundesliga

Matthew Hoppe has certainly been a bright light in recent weeks, in what has otherwise been a disastrous season for Schalke. Hoppe’s…

January 22, 2021

Analysis

Classic Conte: The tactical masterclass that saw Inter past Pirlo – tactical analysis

The highly anticipated Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus turned into a masterclass of speed, counter-attacking football and defensive organisation by Antonio…

January 21, 2021

Analysis

Why ‘exciting prospect’ Malin Gut is Arsenal’s future star

Arsenal Women had a much more low profile summer transfer window in comparison to their league rivals. Having seen the likes of…

January 19, 2021