Aston Villa 2023/24: Unai Emery’s issues with a compact mid-block and high defensive line – tactical analysis
The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. After returning to the English Premier […]
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Brentford 2023/24: How Thomas Frank’s attack is thriving despite Ivan Toney’s absence – tactical analysis
After establishing themselves in the Premier League for over a season, Brentford commenced their current form without a single loss […]
Tottenham Hotspur 2023/24: Ange Postecoglou’s philosophy and attacking tactics – tactical analysis
Asked about his utilisation of inverted full-backs following the impressive 2-0 victory against Bournemouth, Ange Postecoglou joked, “There’s no secret, […]
Wataru Endō at Liverpool 2023/24: How the 30 y/o improves Klopp’s midfield – scout report
There has been a lot of talk around Liverpool’s midfield rebuild for some time now as they look to climb […]
Man City 2023/24: Researching their routines in attacking free kicks – set-piece analysis
Man City finished their previous season by winning a historic treble. They achieved the Premier League, the FA Cup, and […]
Premier League 2023/24: How five-star Newcastle dismantled Villa in game week one – tactical analysis
With football leagues beginning all over Europe, teams are looking to put their new signings to good use and build […]
What Sander Berge will bring to Burnley and why the Blades opted for Gustavo Hamer as a replacement – scout report
It’s easy to forget that Sander Berge is only 25 years old; the Norwegian midfielder seems to have found himself […]
Premier League 2023/24: Five stealthily shrewd summer transfers that could prove significant – scout report
With the English Premier League back in action, it brings with it a blend of speculation, anticipation, excitement, and drama. […]
Iliman Ndiaye: Why keeping the in-demand star is critical for Sheffield United’s survival – scout report
Iliman Ndiaye has become integral to Sheffield United since making his debut for the club back in 2021. The Senegalese […]
Arteta’s Arsenal 2023/24: How Timber, Havertz and Rice can transform the Gunners’ system – tactical analysis
It can be said that under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal now find themselves fueled by hope and ambition to reach the […]
Liverpool 2022/23: Dissecting their ideas in defending free kicks – set-piece analysis
Liverpool finished their Premier League season in fifth place. Consequently, they will not play in the UEFA Champions League next […]
Bart Verbruggen: Why Brighton’s new goalkeeper is a fine fit for De Zerbi’s system – scout report
The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years, with the modern game often requiring keepers with a higher […]
Tactical Theory: How to train vertical build-up passing in football – tactical analysis
The aim of the game of football is to progress the ball forward and move as close to the goal […]
Sandro Tonali: Why Newcastle fans should be excited about latest recruit – scout report
Newcastle United have shot from mid-table mediocrity to UEFA Champions League competitors thanks to their impressive 2022/23 campaign. Much of […]
Why Brentford’s varied and complex corner routines have reaped rewards for Thomas Frank’s men – set-piece analysis
Brentford have been remarkable in set pieces this season in the Premier League. They ranked second alongside Tottenham with 16 […]
TFA Scouted: Newcastle United’s future star attacker – podcast
In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss […]
Decoding Monchi: Analysing Aston Villa’s new managing director’s transfer philosophy – data analysis
Born Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, he earned the nickname “Monchi” during his playing days as a goalkeeper for Sevilla FC. However, […]
