Harshal Patel

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Patson Daka Scout Report At RB Salzburg 2020/2021: What Can We Expect From The Zambian At Leicester City?

The Red Bull network of clubs has become one of the best in the world at scouting and finding some of the…

March 9, 2025

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Milot Rashica Scouting Report – The Kosovan Winger Adding ‘Champions League Quality’ To Norwich City

Norwich City have not been idle following their promotion to the Premier League for the 2021/22 season. Having managed to hold onto…

November 16, 2024

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Wide pressing traps and defensive solidity: what we can expect from Nuno at Spurs – tactical analysis

Tottenham Hotspur have moved from one Portuguese manager to another, with Nuno Espirito Santo being appointed as Jose Mourinho’s successor at the…

July 13, 2021

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Euro 2020: Spain out, but Olmo and Pedri point to the future vs Italy – tactical analysis

Italy faced Spain at Wembley in what promised to be an epic semi-final at EURO 2020, and it did not disappoint, as…

July 8, 2021

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EURO 2020 Preview: How winning the midfield battle holds the key for Italy and Spain in the semi-final – tactical analysis

Italy take on Spain in the semi-finals of EURO 2020 at Wembley, with this match being a rematch of the EURO 2012…

July 6, 2021

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EURO 2020 preview: How will Switzerland survive against Spain’s midfield without Xhaka? – tactical analysis

Switzerland pulled off the biggest upset of EURO 2020 so far when they managed to eliminate France from the tournament in the…

July 2, 2021

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EURO 2020: Lack of width and defensive lapses combine for French misery against Switzerland – tactical analysis

We have our first proper shock of EURO 2020, as Switzerland defeated France on penalties in the round of 16 in Bucharest,…

June 30, 2021

Emi Buendía: How he fits into Aston Villa’s setup

Aston Villa finished the 2020/21 Premier League season in 11th place, a far cry from their 2019/20 campaign, where they only avoided…

June 29, 2021

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Jesse Marsch Tactics At RB Leipzig 2021/2022 – What Will The American Coach Bring To Leipzig?

The Red Bull network of clubs has had a well-deserved reputation for having good structures and systems in place to ensure that…

June 17, 2025

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EURO 2020: Netherlands vs Czech Republic – Dumfries and De Jong to derail the Czechs’ campaign – tactical preview

The EURO 2020 round of 16 has thrown up some interesting ties, and the game between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic…

June 26, 2021

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Southgate’s set-piece tactics could elevate England at EURO 2020 – tactical analysis

We are just two games into England’s EURO 2020 campaign, and already there is a vocal sense of discontentment with the side’s…

June 22, 2021

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Copa America 2021: Brazil vs Venezuela – Tite’s tinkering brings Brazil victory against Venezuela – tactical analysis

This edition of the Copa America has been dogged with problems and issues for months, with matters coming to a head in…

June 17, 2021

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EURO 2020: Belgium vs Russia – Lethal Lukaku ruins Russia’s night – tactical analysis

Belgium came into EURO 2020 as the top-ranked side in the world, and with the weight of expectation on their shoulders. Their…

June 14, 2021

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EURO 2020 Preview: Italy’s midfield magic holds the key to breaking down Turkey – tactical analysis

It’s here, finally. After being pushed back by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EURO 2020 finally kicks off on Friday…

June 10, 2021

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Pedri’s Potential Could Be The Power-Boost Spain Need – Tactical Analysis

Luis Enrique made several surprising calls regarding the Spain squad for EURO 2020, with Sergio Ramos‘ omission leading the way. It was…

March 31, 2026

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How Ben Tozer Throw-Ins Helped Cheltenham Town Become League Two Champions – Tactical Analysis

Cheltenham Town capped off a brilliant season by winning League Two, their first-ever Football League trophy, and thereby securing promotion to League One for the…

April 29, 2025

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UEFA Champions League Final 2021 preview: Manchester City vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

So here it is – the final of this season’s UEFA Champions League, an all-English final for only the third time in…

July 16, 2021

EURO 2020: Turkey – tactical analysis

Despite a fanatic love of football in the country, Turkey have long been underachievers on the international stage. They have only played…

May 28, 2021

Copa America 2021: Ecuador – tactical analysis

Ecuador are a proud footballing nation, but amidst the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Chile, they have always been relative…

May 28, 2021

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Wide rotations and half-space mastery: how Villarreal or Manchester United can win the Europa League Final 2021 – tactical analysis

It has been a long and gruelling season, and now the end is in sight, with the major European leagues having concluded…

May 25, 2021