Adam Scully

Analysis

UEFA Europa League: How Real Sociedad struggled to break down AS Monaco’s deep defensive block – tactical analysis

Real Sociedad and Monaco played out a very edgy affair this past Thursday at the Reale Arena in a game that ended…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Vítor Pereira Tactics At Fenerbahçe 2021/2022: The Return To The Yellow Canaries With Rarely Used Formations In Turkey – Tactical Analysis

At the beginning of the 2016/17 season, Portuguese manager Vítor Pereira was sacked as the head coach of Fenerbahçe, with the case…

February 13, 2026

Analysis

Pascal Gastien Tactics At Clermont Foot 2021/2022 – How They Are Outperforming Some Of Europe’s Top Sides In Possession – Tactical Analysis

In 2017, following the sacking of Corinne Diacre – the first female manager to coach in the first two tiers of a…

July 10, 2025

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Real Madrid unlocked Inter’s incredible defensive structure – tactical analysis

Real Madrid travelled to the Estadio Giuseppe Meazza for Wednesday night’s bout against Serie A champions Internazionale. Neutral fans’ mouths will have…

September 17, 2021

Analysis

How Louis van Gaal has quickly implemented his philosophy during his third-stint as Netherlands boss – tactical analysis

After an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to the Czech Republic in the Round of 16 of Euro 2020, Frank de Boer was relieved…

September 11, 2021

Analysis

How Portugal’s attacking resilience managed to overcome Ireland’s incredible defensive structure – tactical analysis

Portugal managed to come away with a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday night at the Estádio Algarve in…

September 6, 2021

Amadou Onana: Lille’s teenage replacement for Boubakary Soumaré – scout report

In July of this year, after helping Lille to win their first Ligue 1 title in a decade, Boubakary Soumaré moved to…

August 30, 2021

Bundesliga

Josip Stanišić: How the versatile defender fits into Julian Nagelsmann’s dynamic Bayern Munich – scout report

At the time of writing, Julian Nagelsmann has coached Bayern Munich for three competitive games in all competitions. The Bavarian giants are…

September 3, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

How Maurizio Sarri Will Look To Implement ‘Sarriball’ At Lazio This Season – Tactical Analysis

After mounting a title challenge in the 2019/20 season and reaching UEFA Champions League football for the first time in five years,…

August 22, 2024

Analysis

How Shakhtar Donetsk’s possession structures have made them one of the most exciting teams in Europe – tactical analysis

After winning four straight Ukrainian Premier League titles from 2017-2020, Shakhtar Donetsk ended the 2020/21 campaign in second-place by eleven points to…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Thiago Almada Scouting Report At Atlanta United 2021 – The 20-Year-Old Argentinian Star Looking To Make A Name For Himself In The MLS

The MLS has become quite a hotspot for young South American talent in recent years, with players such as Ezequiel Barco, Santiago…

June 17, 2025

Analysis

Defensive transitions and low-value chances: Why Inter Miami are failing under Phil Neville – tactical analysis

The last time Inter Miami won a game under Phil Neville was on May 16 in a 3-2 away victory against FC…

July 30, 2021

Alessandro Cortinovis: Atalanta and Italy’s rising star

A new era of Italian football has begun. Roberto Mancini’s men have just won Euro 2020, and they were by far the…

July 25, 2021

Eliteserien

Kristoffer Klaesson: Norway’s ‘future number one’ who could be heading to Leeds this summer – scout report

At just 15 years old, Kristoffer Klaesson signed his first professional contract with the famous Norwegian club Vålerenga. Fast forward more than…

July 22, 2021

Analysis

Marco Silva Tactics At Fulham 2021/2022: Rapid Transitions And Vertical Possession – Tactical Analysis

Amid the extensive managerial merry-go-round in Europe at the moment, one of the most intriguing, if not surprising, appointments has been Marco…

June 12, 2025

Analysis

Euro 2020: How Hjulmand’s Second Half Tactical Switch Won The Game For Denmark Against Czech Republic – Tactical Analysis

On Saturday evening, the Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan hosted the third semi-final of Euro 2020. The game was disputed between the…

December 17, 2024

Analysis

Copa America Preview: Why preventing crosses and compacting space between the lines will be crucial for Chile to nullify Brazil – tactical analysis

Brazil take on Chile tonight at 1 am UK time at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro in what…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

Jose Mourinho Tactics: What Can We Expect From The Special One At AS Roma?

José Mourinho’s sacking at Tottenham Hotspur may not have come as a surprise to many people. Perhaps the timing of the sacking was odd,…

December 11, 2025

Analysis

Euro 2020: How Slovakia’s failure to stop attacks out wide allowed Spain to wreak havoc – tactical analysis

On Tuesday, the day before Spain were set to face Slovakia in the ultimate game of Group E, Luis Enrique had some…

June 24, 2021

Analysis

Is Álvaro Morata holding Spain back in Euro 2020? – Scout Report

Spain faced Sweden on Monday night in their opening game of Euro 2020 at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla. The match…

August 2, 2024