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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

EFL Cup 2021/22: Why the 0-0 draw tells us more about Liverpool and Arsenal than you’d think – tactical analysis

The EFL Cup semifinal first leg between Liverpool and Arsenal was far from an entertaining game to watch and definitely far from…

January 14, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22 Inter vs Lazio preview: How Inzaghi can get revenge – tactical analysis

The Serie A teams came back from the break with some interesting displays. While some of the games were postponed due to…

January 7, 2022

Analysis

Konstantinos Mavropanos scout report: The Arsenal loanee keeping Stuttgart’s Bundesliga survival hopes alive

Contrary to last season, Stuttgart are struggling in the Bundesliga this term, currently being in the relegation zone with only 17 points…

December 31, 2021

Jurrien Timber: Netherlands and Ajax

The famous Ajax academy has produced some of the world’s greatest talents throughout the years and still stands as an example of…

December 22, 2021

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Alessio Dionisi Tactics At Sassuolo 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

Sassuolo had been one of the most entertaining teams to watch over the last few years under Roberto De Zerbi, and their…

June 16, 2025

Analysis

Jonathan Clauss scout report: The importance of his role at Lens

Lens got promoted to Ligue 1 after their successful 2019/20 season and surprised everyone with their consistency and solid displays that led…

December 24, 2021

Emmanuel Dennis: Could he be the key to Watford’s survival this season?

Watford earned a promotion to the Premier League for the 2021/22 season, but the team are barely staying above the relegation zone,…

December 18, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22 preview: Liverpool vs Aston Villa – how Gerrard can make a good Anfield impression

Saturday afternoon will be a bit more emotional for some football fans. Liverpool are hosting Aston Villa but what is unusual is…

December 10, 2021

AC Milan

Fikayo Tomori Scout Report At AC Milan 2021/2022 – What Makes The 23-Year-Old The Heart Of AC Milan’s Defence

AC Milan continued their solid performance from last year and started the 2021/22 season strongly, being in a constant battle with Napoli…

March 19, 2025

Analysis

Champions League 2021/22: How City stopped Neymar, Mbappe and Messi to comeback against PSG – tactical analysis

Manchester City secured the first spot in Group A of the Champions League after a 2-1 win over PSG at home. Pep…

November 26, 2021

Analysis

Igor Tudor Tactics At Hellas Verona 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

The 2021/22 Serie A season has been full of surprises. Napoli and Milan sit at the top of the table, still unbeaten after…

June 14, 2025

Analysis

Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: How can Arteta limit Premier League’s most efficient attack – tactical analysis

Liverpool and Arsenal meet on Saturday in one of the most interesting Premier League games this weekend. Both teams will be fighting…

November 19, 2021

Ajax Amsterdam

Antony Scout Report At Ajax 2021/2022 – How The 21-Year-Old Brazilian Enhances Ajax’s Performance

Ajax is known for always giving youngsters a chance and developing them into players who can compete at the highest level and are…

March 7, 2025

Analysis

How Conte’s tactics could change things instantly at Spurs – tactical analysis

Tottenham have just introduced their fourth manager in the matter of three years Antonio Conte and while the Italian’s style if very…

November 6, 2021

Analysis

Antonio Conte: How United could look tactically if the Italian heads to Old Trafford – tactical analysis

Manchester United are owning the media headlines lately, after their disastrous 0-5 defeat by Liverpool in Premier League, which put Ole Gunna…

October 29, 2021

Benfica: Are they ready to reclaim the Primeira Liga?

The Primeira Liga has been very intriguing this season, with three teams being in a constant battle for first place and waiting…

October 24, 2021

Analysis

Champions League 2021/22: The tactics behind Manchester United’s impressive comeback against Atalanta – tactical analysis

One of the most interesting Champions League clashes on Wednesday night was the one between Manchester United and Atalanta. A game that…

October 22, 2021

Analysis

Lazio vs Inter preview: How can Inzaghi control his ex-players’ movement to defend against the Sarriball – tactical analysis

The fight for the Serie A title continues this week with the fixture between Lazio and Inter. Simone Inzaghi will go out…

October 15, 2021

AC Milan

Brahim Diaz scout report: How the Real Madrid loanee impacts Milan’s performance in attack

Milan’s future was rather uncertain with the departure of their key player Hakan Calhanoglu to their city rivals Inter in the summer.…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

The PPDA says it all: How Juventus gave away the initiative to succeed against Tuchel’s Chelsea – tactical analysis

Chelsea now have a lot to prove after two back-to-back defeats by Manchester City in Premier League and by Juventus in the…

October 1, 2021

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