Sakhu Mpofu

Analysis

Serie A 2023/24: Why Roma are not in a defensive disaster despite their pressing problems – scout report

It has been a truly tumultuous start for José Mourinho‘s Roma this season in Serie A. The opening two league games saw them…

October 9, 2023

Analysis

Johannes Hoff Thorup Tactics At FC Nordsjælland 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

FC Nordsjælland has had a slow but steady ascent over the last few years, from occasionally finding themselves in the relegation round…

May 21, 2025

Analysis

Life After Andoni Iraola: How Rayo Vallecano Have Evolved Under Francisco Rodríguez Tactics In 2023/24 – Tactical Analysis

Four years ago, Rayo Vallecano finished bottom of La Liga, with the side only managing to accumulate 32 points in 38 games.…

January 26, 2025

Analysis

La Liga 2023/24: How Atlético Madrid will aim to deal with Real Madrid’s Jude Belingham – tactical preview

This weekend, La Liga will display the first iteration of the 2023/24 Madrid Derby, with both teams having relatively different starts to…

September 22, 2023

AC Milan

Serie A 2023/24: How Inter will try to cope with Milan’s fluid movement in Derby della Madonnina – tactical preview

Over the last few years, the Derby Della Madonnina has once again become a spectacle, with the game’s impact strongly affecting the…

September 15, 2023

Analysis

Girona 2023/24: How Míchel has guided the Catalan club to an unbeaten LaLiga start – tactical analysis

After a 10th-place finish last campaign, Girona have enjoyed a fast start to the season, with the club picking up 10 points…

September 8, 2023

Analysis

Romelu Lukaku at AS Roma 2023/24: How the forward can excel under José Mourinho – scout report

Over the last few years, Romelu Lukaku has been somewhat of a polarising figure in men’s football. In the last several years,…

September 1, 2023

In Possession: Different rhythms in build up and how these could be coached

“Rhythm” is a term that many football fans have heard, with commentators, pundits, coaches and players using it in many contexts, whether…

September 15, 2023

Analysis

Rubén Baraja Tactics At Valencia 2023/24: How The Los Che’s Legend Stopped The Club From Free Fall – Tactical Analysis

The last decade for Valencia has been truly tumultuous, to put it mildly. At the turn of the millennium, the club was…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Internazionale 2023/2024: How Inzaghi will adapt the UCL finalists in possession after summer exits – scout report

The upcoming Serie A season is set to be one of the most entertaining iterations yet, with many players who have been…

August 18, 2023

Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: How Jamaica’s defence has powered them through to the Round of 16 – scout report

This iteration of the FIFA Women’s World Cup has been truly special, with many of the top-ranked teams crashing out in the…

August 4, 2023

2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Nine years ago, Mauricio Pochettinho took charge of Tottenham Hotspur after a promising season with Southampton that saw the young manager guide…

July 31, 2023

Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Key players’ unorthodox roles in Sundhage’s Brazil vs Panama – tactical analysis

This past Monday, Brazil’s women’s team started off their World Cup campaign with an assertive and electrifying 4-0 win against Panama. Having…

July 28, 2023

Analysis

Daegu FC 2023: The principles behind the impenetrable defence defying the odds in K-League 1 – scout report

A year on from finishing in ninth place and ultimately dropping into the relegation play-offs, this season has seen Daegu FC bounce…

July 20, 2023

Analysis

Atlético Mineiro 2023: Scrutinising their goalscoring struggles under Scolari – scout report

Two years after winning the league, Atlético Mineiro find themselves in 10th place. Although only six points off of second-placed team Grêmio,…

July 7, 2023

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Tactical Preview – Panama

Five years on from the Panama Men’s team’s inaugural FIFA World Cup campaign, Panama’s women’s team have also made history by qualifying…

June 29, 2023

Analysis

How Russell Martin Tactics Can Make Southampton One Of The Most Exciting Teams In English Football – Tactical Analysis

As the English Premier League drew to a close this season, so did Southampton‘s decade-long stay in England’s top flight. Over the…

June 3, 2025

Analysis

New York Red Bulls 2023: Why are Troy Lesesne’s side the lowest goalscorers in MLS this season? – scout report

A year on from finishing comfortably in the playoff places in fourth, this season has been a disappointment for the New York…

June 15, 2023

Analysis

Silkeborg IF 2022/23: How Silkeborg’s attacking principles help them create chances but also concede them – scout report

A year on from qualifying for the UEFA Conference League, UEFA’s third European competition after the Champions League and the Europa League,…

June 9, 2023

Analysis

San Lorenzo 2023: How resolute defensive tactics have led to their title contention – scout report

At nearly the halfway point of the 2023 Argentine Primera División season, San Lorenzo find themselves in second, just six points behind…

June 2, 2023