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Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova)

Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova) is a senior analyst for TFA.

She is a performance consultant and tactical analyst for professional and non-professional teams, players and coaches. She provides scouting solutions to agents and develops recruitment strategies for clubs.

Her background in sports journalism and the betting industry enhances her expertise even more.

Lorihanna is interested in all aspects of the beautiful game and admires intelligent deep-lying playmakers.

Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2022/23: How Benfica’s press underlined Juventus’ weaknesses – tactical analysis
Juventus’ poor run continues as they generated their second UEFA Champions League loss this season. Apart from being inconsistent in Serie A,…
September 16, 2022
Analysis
Champions League 2022/23: How the well-prepared Napoli took advantage of Liverpool’s lack of compactness – tactical analysis
The opening round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League offered many surprising results. Some of the teams demonstrated maturity…
September 9, 2022
AC Milan
Derby della Madonnina preview: How can the city rivals Milan and Inter show character in their biggest test yet – tactical analysis
Both Milan and Internazionale demonstrated their dominance at the beginning of the season, although they had some difficulties in certain aspects of…
September 3, 2022
SC Freiburg: What can they achieve in the German top flight?
There was a noticeable improvement in Freiburg’s style of play and performance over the 2021/22 season, which immediately increased the expectations placed…
August 29, 2022
Analysis
Filip Kostić Scouting Report: Is Kostic The Key To Allegri’s Juventus Reviving Their Attack?
Juventus started the rebuild of their attack with the signing of Ángel Di María from PSG, whose arrival had an immediate impact…
September 10, 2024
AC Milan
Serie A 2022/23 preview: Can Atalanta challenge Milan in their title-defending season? – tactical analysis
None of the big Serie A teams disappointed in the first round of the 2022/23 campaign, including the defending champions AC Milan…
August 19, 2022
Analysis
AS Roma: Their smart market moves and Mourinho’s plans for the new season explained – scout report
AS Roma underwent a huge improvement under José Mourinho in the 2021/22 season, with the team building an identity and ending on…
August 13, 2022
Analysis
Steve Cooper Tactics At Nottingham Forest 2022/2023 – What Can Be Expected From Their Long-Awaited Premier League Return?
After changing 20 managers in 22 seasons, Nottingham Forest finally achieved consistency with the mid-season arrival of Steve Cooper. The new manager…
September 11, 2025
Ángel Di Maria: How he will impact Juventus’ attack?
Ángel Di María has had an impressive career so far, with teams like Real Madrid, Manchester United and PSG on his résumé.…
August 1, 2022
Analysis
Oleksandr Zinchenko Scout Report At Arsenal 2022/2023: Why Mikel Arteta Needs His Versatility – Player Analysis
This summer, the transfer strategy of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal can be considered successful, with the club securing the signatures of Fabio…
August 11, 2025
Analysis
Kalidou Koulibaly: How his experience can help Chelsea both in and out of possession – scout report
Thomas Tuchel is working on filling the gaps in Chelsea’s squad after a turbulent last few months being concerned about their future…
July 22, 2022
Analysis
Women’s EURO 2022: How the Netherlands kept it cool after losing their advantage against Portugal – tactical analysis
While they started their second game in the Women’s EURO 2022 Group C with confidence, the Netherlands had difficulties in keeping their…
July 15, 2022
Analysis
WEURO 2022 preview: What could be expected tactically from the Netherlands vs Sweden clash? – tactical analysis
England and Norway started their UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 successfully after wins over Austria and Northern Ireland, while the rest of the…
July 8, 2022
Analysis
Nemanja Matic: Why Jose Mourinho insists on signing the Serbian stalwart – scout report
Quite a few reunions are expected to happen in the 2022/23 Serie A season, with Romelu Lukaku returning to Internazionale on loan,…
July 2, 2022
Analysis
Fábio Vieira Scouting Report: How The “Special Talent” Can Improve Arsenal In Possession?
After a turbulent 2021/22 season, Arsenal are back in the European competitions, although they didn’t achieve their main goal to return to…
September 9, 2024
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Tactical Preview: France
Having won all of their 12 games in all competitions since June 2021, France are entering the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 as…
June 22, 2022
Analysis
Jean-Clair Todibo Scout Report: How The Former Barcelona Prodigy Brought New Life To Nice – Scout Report
Nice will take part in the Europa Conference League qualifiers next season after finishing 5th in the Ligue 1 2021/22 season. The…
September 21, 2024
AC Milan
AC Milan 2022/23: What moves must be made in the transfer market to maintain their title-winning momentum – tactical analysis
AC Milan just won their first Scudetto in 12 years as Stefano Pioli built a team with balanced performance and maturity both…
July 26, 2022
AC Milan
Pierre Kalulu Scout Report At AC Milan – Is The 21-Year-Old Milan’s Next Defensive Shield?
AC Milan has been one of the most consistent Serie A teams in the 2021/22 season, thanks to solid defensive performances and efficiency in…
April 8, 2025
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Real Madrid can restrain pressure and ruin Liverpool’s season – tactical preview
The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final is expected to be quite a spectacular one. Liverpool, who have had a striking season will…
May 27, 2022
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