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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

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Scout Report At AS Roma Under Paulo Fonseca Tactics 2020/2021: Arsenal Flop To Key Man In Rome – Player Analysis

In football, the players’ performance often depends closely on their manager and their connection with the coach. There are many examples of…

May 12, 2025

Analysis

Insane intensity: Why the Santos press wasn’t enough to win the Copa Libertadores – tactical analysis

Despite it being a very aggressive battle with many fouls and failures under pressure, the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Santos…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Pressing problems: Coincidence or not for Milan against teams who pin them back? – scout report

Milan have turned into one of the most dominant teams in the 2020/21 season, keeping their leadership in Serie A round after…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Classic Conte: The tactical masterclass that saw Inter past Pirlo – tactical analysis

The highly anticipated Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus turned into a masterclass of speed, counter-attacking football and defensive organisation by Antonio…

January 21, 2021

AC Milan: Analysing their unbeaten run

There have been some intriguing displays all over the top European leagues since the start of the 2020/21 season. From Liverpool showing…

January 19, 2021

Ajax Amsterdam

Ex-Hammer Haller: How Ajax’s attacking approach can unlock his explosiveness – tactical analysis

West Ham and the club’s record signing Sébastien Haller parted ways after a €22.50m deal with Ajax who were keen on adding…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

The 5 tactical solutions that will save Arteta’s job at Arsenal – tactical analysis

Despite their three Premier League wins in a row, Arsenal are still in a difficult position in terms of finding a balance…

July 16, 2021

Match Analysis

Serie A 2020/21: How Milan outwitted Lazio to top Serie A before Christmas – tactical analysis

Milan managed to keep their unbeaten run and became the only team in the European top five leagues that hasn’t lost a…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Roberto De Zerbi Tactics At Sassuolo 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

If you follow Italian football and always seek young, innovative coaches with distinguished vision, the name of Roberto De Zerbi probably comes…

September 6, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2020/21: What do Ajax need to tilt the scales against Atalanta? – tactical preview

The upcoming game between Ajax and Atalanta will be the key fixture in the UEFA Champions League group D that will determine…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Serie A 2020/21: Why did Sassuolo’s efforts fail against Inter? – tactical analysis

Sassuolo hosted Inter for what was expected to be a fierce battle keeping in mind both teams’ attacking prowess and their current…

November 30, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2020/21: How Atalanta’s smart tactical choices disarmed Liverpool – tactical analysis

Group D of the UEFA Champions League 2020/21 turned out to be full of surprises. The 2018/19 title holders Liverpool started their…

November 27, 2020

Atalanta: How their new signings could enhance their performance

Atalanta have become one of the most complex, well-balanced, and creative teams in Europe’s top leagues in the last couple of years.…

November 11, 2020

Analysis

Serie A 2020/21: Atalanta vs Inter – tactical analysis

Despite having some of the best attackers in Serie A, Atalanta and Inter didn’t go overboard with their attacking strategies against each…

November 11, 2020

Serie A

Serie A 2020/21: Lazio vs Juventus – tactical preview

Both Lazio and Juventus haven’t been as convincing as they were expected to be in the start of the new Serie A…

November 7, 2020

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2020/21: Atalanta vs Ajax – tactical analysis

The attack-minded and creative football had its time to shine on Tuesday evening with the UEFA Champions League meeting between Atalanta and…

July 26, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2020/2021: Lazio vs Borussia Dortmund – tactical analysis

The new season in the Champions League started with some intriguing games, one of which was the meeting between Lazio (Serie A)…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Serie A 2020/21: Inter vs Milan – tactical preview

The fourth round of the Serie A will see the famous Derby della Madonnina. Inter are going to host Milan in a…

July 26, 2022

Denis Bouanga: His importance in Saint-Etienne’s tactics

The French club Saint-Étienne didn’t play to their potential in the 2019/20 season and finished dangerously close to the relegation zone just…

October 14, 2020

Analysis

Sheffield United 2020/21: Do they struggle in accessing goal scoring opportunities? – scout report

Sheffield United were one of the surprises in the 2019/20 Premier League season. Just being promoted from the Championship they demonstrated impressive…

November 22, 2020

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