‘Fundamentals, desire, rhythm’ – Bielsa disciple Sampaoli’s stimulating start at Marseille – tactical analysis
Jorge Sampaoli is almost two months into his reign as manager of Olympique de Marseille and thus far, the 61-year-old […]
Ligue 1
How Galtier’s master plan produced pivotal ‘turning points’ for ‘heroic’ Yilmaz-led Lille v Lyon – tactical analysis
Despite going 2-0 down in the first half, Lille OSC came away from Sunday’s crucial Ligue 1 clash versus fellow […]
The blueprints for ‘motivated’ Lyon and ‘focused’ leaders Lille to steal Sunday’s decisive duel – tactical analysis
Even Spain’s La Liga, where Sevilla, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all within touching distance of league-leaders Atlético Madrid, doesn’t […]
Pelissier’s project in progress: Four top tactical tweaks leading Lorient’s survival surge
Lorient were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 campaign as the 2019/20 Ligue 2 champions and life hasn’t entirely […]
Lille’s Low Block: How Les Dogues’ defensive structure exposed PSG’s ill-disciplined positional play
The 31st game week of the 2020-21 Ligue 1 season saw a top of the table clash between PSG and […]
‘It’s impossible to do that and succeed’ – How PSG’s masterful movement outclassed lacking Lyon
An Ángel Di María free-kick, a rare goal from Danilo Pereira and a not-so-rare brace from Kylian Mbappé fired Paris […]
Set pieces: Analysis of the tactics which make Monaco one of Europe’s deadliest
AS Monaco currently sit fourth in Ligue 1 and four points from leaders Lille, with Niko Kovač’s first season seemingly […]
‘You’ll see him playing for a top, top side’ – Four fundamental facets of laudable Lens leader
Few players have had as much of an impact on RC Lens’ stellar 2020/21 Ligue 1 campaign as 20-year-old Loïc […]
Reviving Rennes: Three critical causes of Stephan’s struggle that define Genesio’s job
After suffering four straight defeats and going seven games without a win in all competitions, Julien Stéphan resigned from his […]
Firm Foundations: Four major components of Metz’s dominant defence under ‘architect’ Antonetti
In mid-February, Metz tied Frédéric Antonetti down to a new deal that is set to see him remain at Stade […]