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Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics Vs Pep Guardiola Tactics – Revisiting Athletic Club Vs Barcelona 2011/2012

Now two of the most exciting managers in England, Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have admired and influenced each other for a…

July 9, 2025

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Borja Sainz Scout Report At Norwich City 2024/2025 – His Role Under Johannes Hoff Thorup Tactics

After failing to make a lasting impression on Spanish football in his early career, another Basque prospect has begun to take the…

July 9, 2025

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Matteo Cancellieri Scout Report At Hellas Verona 2022/2023 – The Arjen Robben-esque Winger Showing Massive Maturity In Serie A

In November 2017, a goalless draw against Sweden in Milan, preceded by a 1-0 defeat to the Scandinavian country in Stockholm, saw…

July 9, 2025

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Unai Emery Tactics At Aston Villa 2022/2023: What Can We Expect In His Return To England? – Tactical Analysis

Aston Villa decided to sack Steven Gerrard one week ago after the club’s poor Premier League results and lack of identity on…

July 9, 2025

Analysis

Kwame Poku Scout Report At QPR 2025/2026: Julien Stéphan’s Versatile Weapon – Player Analysis

The signing of Kwame Poku by Queens Park Rangers (QPR) stands out as a sensible move. Poku arrives at Loftus Road as…

July 9, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Álvaro Carreras Scout Report At SL Benfica 2024/2025: Manchester United Outcast To Real Madrid? – Player Analysis

Álvaro Carreras is the latest player to be linked with Real Madrid. The 22-year-old Spaniard currently plies his trade with SL Benfica.…

July 8, 2025

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Armel Bella-Kotchap Scout Report At Southampton 2022/2023 – Player Analysis

Armel Bella-Kotchap recently arrived at Southampton for a fee of around £9 million and has very quickly become a formidable opponent for…

July 8, 2025

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Thomas Müller Scout Report At Bayern Munich 2022/2023 – How He Is Still An Integral Part Of Bayern And Germany

10 Bundesliga titles in a row, 11 in total. Six DFB-Pokal trophies. Seven DFL-Supercup wins. Two Champions League wins, with the UEFA…

July 8, 2025

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2024 Euro U21 Italy – Tactical Analysis

Italy boast one of the strongest and most exciting teams for the upcoming Euro U21 tournament. They have a team full of…

July 8, 2025

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Luis Díaz Scout Report At FC Porto 2021/2022: An Exciting Columbian Winger – Player Analysis

Luis Díaz (1.8m & 73 kg) has been mightily impressive this season for FC Porto and has attracted a lot of attention…

July 8, 2025

Alexandre Lacazette

Edu Gaspar Recruitment Analysis At Arsenal 2024/2025 – A Data-Driven Look At Arsenal’s Evolution Under His Tenure

Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s former sporting director, oversaw a significant transformation in the club’s transfer department.  He made some big moves, bringing in…

July 8, 2025

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Chris Wilder Tactics At Sheffield United 2024/2025: Wilder’s Reinvented Tactics Sparking Promotion Bid – Tactical Analysis

Chris Wilder captivated Premier League fans a few years ago with his tactics at Sheffield United. However, he left the Blades in 2021 before…

July 8, 2025

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Sean Longstaff Scout Report At Newcastle United 2023/2024 – Why He Should Be In Line For An England Call-Up

During the recent international break, England confirmed its qualification for the 2024 European Championships, to be held in Germany this summer, following a victory…

July 8, 2025

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Darwin Núñez Scouting Report At Benfica & Uruguay 2021/2022: A Versatile Target Man – Player Analysis

Darwin Núñez is a 22-year-old centre-forward currently playing for Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. It was an astute purchase from Benfica,…

July 8, 2025

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Cristhian Mosquera Scout Report At Valencia 2025/2026: Arsenal’s Next Centre-Back? – Player Analysis

Valencia have been gutted on the transfer market over the last few years. After being taken over by Peter Lim about 10…

July 7, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Marc Guéhi Scout Report At Crystal Palace 2025/2026: Future Virgil Van Dijk Partner At Liverpool? – Player Analysis

With Jarell Quansah‘s departure to Bayer Leverkusen and Ibrahima Konaté‘s uncertain signing of a new contract, Liverpool may be short of centre-backs within 12 months.…

July 7, 2025

Adil Aouchiche

Adil Aouchiche Scouting Report At Lorient 2022/2023

Paris Saint-Germain academy product Adil Aouchiche (181cm/5’11”, 69kg/152lbs) had been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Juventus two years ago when…

July 7, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

Noa Lang Scout Report At Club Brugge 2021/2022 – How Has The Ajax Youngster Performed At Club Brugge?

Ajax and talents have also been a match made in heaven as the Amsterdam-based club are famously known for consistently producing top…

July 7, 2025

Alfred Schreuder

Mohammed Kudus Scouting Report At Ajax 2022/2023 – Ajax’s Newest Prolific Goalscorer

In the summer, Ajax were the club that suffered the most extensive open heart surgery of any side in European football. The…

July 7, 2025

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Giorgio Scalvini Scouting Report At Atalanta 2022/2023 – Why Atalanta Must Hold On To The Elite Defender

Good defenders do tackle, but great ones are already in the position to make an interception. Paolo Maldini said these things after…

July 7, 2025