Since Ashley Cole's international retirement, left-back has been a problem position for the England National Team. Luke Shaw has performed well when called upon. Still, regular injuries have limited his involvement and often forced Gareth Southgate to look to an out-of-position Kieran Trippier in recent tournaments. Yet, as Thomas Tuchel...
The long-line pass is probably one of the simplest passes in football and is, therefore, a common pattern for progressing the ball further up the pitch in wide areas. However, this kind of pass has some advantages and disadvantages and this tactical theory piece will try and identify them. Additionally,...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Robin Van Persie's High Press Problems At Heerenveen Back in May, Heerenveen made an exciting decision to appoint Robin van Persie, a Dutch footballing legend and the nation’s all-time leading scorer, as...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s Tactics At Fortaleza Analysed In 2021 Juan Pablo Vojvoda, inspired by Marcelo Bielsa, has transformed Fortaleza from relegation candidates to Série A contenders. As Fortaleza take on Atletico Mineiro,...
The relationship between a #9 and #10 is a fascinating one. While the modern game has largely moved on from a #10 operating as a free player, the connection between a team's highest attacking midfielder and their striker is still pivotal to their success. The role of the #10 may...
As the Bundesliga season reaches its climax, one fixture stands out among the rest - the legendary "Klassiker" clash between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Steeped in history and rivalry, this match has transcended its status to become a global spectacle, and this edition promises to be no different....
In the aftermath of a gripping UEFA Champions League encounter between Lazio and FC Bayern that culminated in a 1-0 scoreline, the footballing world is abuzz with discussions surrounding the potential ramifications for FC Bayern's head coach, Thomas Tuchel. Following the Bundesliga summit's disappointing 0-3 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen last...
A clash of Bundesliga titans awaits as FC Bayern Munich prepares to face VfB Stuttgart on December 17, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET. The matchup features two prolific goalscorers in the form of Harry Kane and Serhou Yadaly Guirassy, promising a showdown of attacking prowess. VfB Stuttgart has stormed into...
Despite sacking Julian Nagelsmann and changing Thomas Tuchel as the head coach around half a year ago, Bayern failed to get the result they wanted in the UEFA Champions League last season and have now exited the DFB-Pokal prematurely in back-to-back seasons, leading people to question whether the management decision...
Bayern Munich occupies the second place in the Bundesliga with 29 points from 11 matches, two points behind Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the first-place holder. It seems that we will witness fierce competition for the title between FC Bayern and Xabi Alonso’s team, which makes us address a point that may...
Borussia Dortmund against FC Bayern Munich – in Germany, we call it "Der Klassiker"! The 10th matchday promises explosiveness at the top of the table as Borussia Dortmund host FC Bayern. Both teams started the new season strongly and now want to take the next important step in the title...
Welcome to this comprehensive tactical analysis of the UEFA Champions League group match between Galatasaray and FC Bayern. This highly anticipated encounter between two European football giants is a thrilling clash of footballing styles and strategies. Galatasaray, known for their passionate fan base and formidable home record, faced FC Bayern,...
Erik Ten Hag: We have to make our luck. The Red Devils' 4-3 loss at the Allianz Arena comes after back-to-back 3-1 defeats against Brighton and Arsenal in the Premier League, a continuation of United's negative results at the start of the season. In his Champions League debut for Bayern...
FC Bayern Munich have once again successfully secured a dominant striker to bolster their lineup. In the aftermath of Robert Lewandowski's departure last summer, the absence left by the record-breaking scorer was a significant challenge. The stage is set for Harry Kane, recognised as one of the world's premier strikers,...
It’s been just under a year since Robert Lewandowski left Bavaria for the beautiful beaches of Barcelona. Since then, Bayern Munich have had all the roar of a lion without teeth. The club tried to compensate for the loss of the prolific Polish striker by bringing Sadio Mané in from Liverpool in...
It was an eyebrow-raising decision for Bayern Munich to relieve the highly-rated Julian Nagelsmann from his duties following a 2-1 defeat to Xabi Alonso’s Bayern Leverkusen. The loss dropped the Bundesliga champions down to second in the table as bitter rivals Borussia Dortmund moved to the top and were on...
A fixture between two giants is a clash of egos, where only one can emerge victorious. Manchester City hosted Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Man City won 3-0 and are about to reach the semi-final. This was the fourth encounter...
Fabrizio Romano once again turned the football world upside down. On Thursday 23rd of March, the Italian journalist announced that Bayern Munich was replacing Julian Nagelsman with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. While Bayern is undefeated and in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Die Roten have failed to continue their...
Modern-day football is perhaps exposed to the largest diversity of tactics witnessed in any given time period. The diversification of coaching philosophies, combined with higher standards than ever before in fitness, coaching, and mentality, has contributed to this phenomenon. This breadth in tactics has become more apparent not just for...
Saturday saw Chelsea vs West Ham in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to...
