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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.

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How Inter Milan Look Under Simone Inzaghi Tactics 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis
Last season’s Serie A champions Inter Milan have jumped into a new challenge with a managerial change that will make their title…
February 4, 2025
Analysis
Serie A: Atalanta’s underperformance in possession – scout report
Gian Piero Gasperini and his Atalanta didn’t start the new season with the usual confidence and consistency. While they established as one…
September 24, 2021
AC Milan
UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Liverpool’s pressing efforts saw off Milan in thrilling opener – tactical analysis
Putting Liverpool and Milan in the same sentence screams exciting football nights. While that final in Istanbul will probably always be remembered…
July 26, 2022
AC Milan
Serie A 2021/22 preview: How Milan’s defence can cope with Lazio’s Sarriball – tactical analysis
After an eventful summer and quite a few managerial changes, Serie A’s start didn’t disappoint, and the teams immediately showed a glimpse…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
Saul Niguez scout report: The loan deal that demonstrates Tuchel’s intelligent strategy at Chelsea – tactical analysis
After winning the 2020/21 Champions League edition as well as the Super Cup, Chelsea didn’t settle for a minute. Thomas Tuchel’s goal…
September 6, 2021
Jack Grealish: How he completes Guardiola’s Man City puzzle
Despite becoming Premier League champions of the 2020/21 season, Pep Guardiola made sure to strengthen Manchester City and secure new signings that…
August 30, 2021
Analysis
Premier League 2021/22 Preview: How can Arsenal minimize their defensive issues to stop City’s explosive attack – tactical analysis
Mikel Arteta’s job as Arsenal manager isn’t very secure at the moment with the team having tons of squad problems and struggling…
September 3, 2021
3-5-2 Formation
Hakan Çalhanoğlu Scout Report At Inter Milan 2021/2022 – How His Technical Ability Fits Simone Inzaghi’s Tactics At Inter
Despite being crowned Serie A 2020/21 champions, Inter Milan have one of the most difficult summers covered in uncertainty around the club’s…
February 4, 2025
Analysis
Ben White scout report: The £50m defender with an “old school mentality” bought to replace David Luiz
Mikel Arteta continues his Arsenal project and has been rather active in the summer transfer window. After the left-back Nuno Tavares and…
September 3, 2021
AC Milan
Olivier Giroud Scout Report At AC Milan – How The “Underrated” Striker Can Increase Milan’s Attacking Explosiveness
Many players don’t go under the spotlight no matter how hard they work or how well they perform. Some call them underrated,…
April 7, 2025
Analysis
Matteo Pessina scout report: How Atalanta’s Euro 2020 champion can play a crucial role in Gasperini’s tactics next season
Despite participating only in a few of Italy’s games on Euro 2020, Matteo Pessina’s performance was very important in their road to…
July 30, 2021
Copa America: Highlighting six hidden gems from this summer’s competition
The Copa America 2021 went on despite the COVID crisis and the uncertainty around some of the squads as players had tested…
July 25, 2021
Analysis
Sambi Lokonga scout report: Is the Anderlecht academy product the solution to Arteta’s midfield struggles?
There’s been a lot of controversy around Arsenal’s transfer strategy. They have been judged for selling some of their best players but…
July 23, 2021
Analysis
Nuno Tavares scout report: A player to rival or complement Kieran Tierney?
After the end of both Euro 2020 and Copa America 2021, the clubs started to strengthen their squads and reveal their new…
July 16, 2021
Analysis
EURO 2020 Preview: Does England’s “no real drama” approach make them favourites against Denmark? – tactical analysis
England are the big favourites against Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final battle, but they should not underestimate the inspired Danish team…
July 6, 2021
Brentford FC: How the Bees finally broke into the Premier League
Everyone loves a good football story, especially when the underdog wins in the end. And we have just seen Brentford’s romantic happy…
June 29, 2021
Analysis
Euro 2020 Preview: How Southgate must balance England’s inefficient attack to expose Germany’s vulnerable defence – tactical analysis
Both England and Germany had some struggles in their Euro 2020 group stage games. England had slightly less problematic opponents and won…
June 28, 2021
Analysis
EURO 2020: Were Grealish and Saka the Three Lions’ secret weapon to a better performance against Czech Republic? – tactical analysis
England got out of the Euro 2020 group stage with two victories and one draw, while Croatia waited until the last game…
June 24, 2021
Analysis
EURO 2020: What Southgate’s England were lacking in their victory against Croatia – tactical analysis
England started their Euro 2020 campaign with a squad full of talent and the highest expectations towards them. Grabbing the three points…
June 15, 2021
Analysis
Donyell Malen Scouting Report: Why Arsenal should regret letting the Dutchman go
PSV Eindhoven failed to win the Eredivisie title in Roger Schmidt’s first season on charge, with Ajax absolutely dominating the league and…
January 15, 2025
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