Category: Head Coach Analysis

Gennaro Gattuso

AC Milan: How are they playing this season under Gattuso?

When Gennaro Gattuso last played for Italian giants AC Milan in 2012, the club boasted players like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thiago Silva &…

July 26, 2022

Head Coach Analysis

Borussia Dortmund: Has their tactical approach matured under Lucien Favre?

Borussia Dortmund had a flying start to the season. The new manager Lucien Favre has established his football vision and managed to…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Edin Terzic 2022/2023: What can Borussia Dortmund fans look forward to the second time around? – tactical analysis

As Borussia Dortmund start preparations for the new season, a familiar face will be back in the dugout. Following the departure of…

July 26, 2022

Alfred Schreuder

Alfred Schreuder at Hoffenheim 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Alfred Schreuder took over Hoffenheim during this summer after Julian Nagelsmann left the club and joined RB Leipzig. Hoffenheim finished last season…

July 26, 2022

Alfred Schreuder

Belgian First Division A 2021/22: An early look at Club Brugge under Alfred Schreuder – tactical analysis

After 2.5 years in charge of Club Brugge and back-to-back Belgian Pro League titles, Philippe Clement left the club in early January…

July 26, 2022

Head Coach Analysis

The bright future of Stefano Pioli’s Fiorentina

In Italy’s Serie A, Juventus, Inter and Milan are the three traditionally huge football clubs. Just behind them we have the likes…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Arsenal 2021/22: Mikel Arteta’s big mission – tactical analysis

After an eighth-place finish in the 2020/21 season and finding themselves bottom of the league after three matches at the start of…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Are Borussia Mönchengladbach taking a massive risk appointing Daniel Farke? – tactical analysis

The billionaire Bill Gates once said, “to win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” Borussia Mönchengladbach can be condemned for…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

How Fernando Diniz has turned Fluminense into the most entertaining team in Brazil – tactical analysis

Over the last few years, Fernando Diniz has become one of the most polarising managers in Brazilian football. The 48-year-old made a…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“A proven winner”: Why Fortuna Hjørring manager Brian Sørensen could be a shrewd appointment by Everton – tactical analysis

It is fair to say that 2021/2022 has not been a happy time for Everton Women and will not be a season…

July 26, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

The TFA Tactics Show | Joaquin, Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid plus Everton | Tactical Analysis

Welcome to our fortnightly TFA Tactics Show – all about tactics, data and analysis. In today’s show, Gabe, Daniel and Emerson discuss…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

From West Sussex to Udine: The tactics that shaped Hellas Verona’s new head coach Gabriele Cioffi – tactical analysis

In recent years, the managerial division of Serie A has become a never-ending carousel. While new and exciting coaches are always being…

June 25, 2022

Analysis

Lionel Scaloni 2022: How the former Argentina international restored his country’s identity – tactical analysis

Argentina’s 3-0 win over Italy showcased what many had already begun to realise. Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina have been one of the…

June 14, 2022

Analysis

Why is Graham Potter a future ‘top six’ manager? – tactical analysis

Graham Potter took over the Brighton and Hove Albion job in May 2019 following his departure from Swansea City. Since then, he…

May 25, 2022

Adi Hütter

Adi Hütter at Borussia Mönchengladbach 2021/22: why defensive issues were a key reason he lost his job with Die Fohlen – tactical analysis

At the conclusion of the 2020/21 Bundesliga season, the coaching carousel went into full swing. One of the clubs that had to…

May 19, 2022

Analysis

Ricardo Zielinski 2022: How Estudiantes became one of the best teams in South America – tactical analysis

The start of the Libertadores showcased what many in Argentina had already begun to see; Estudiantes have been one of the best…

May 10, 2022

Burnley FC

Premier League 2021/22: How Mike Jackson has removed the shackles as Burnley look set to stay up – tactical analysis

Once again, Burnley are fighting a relegation battle in the Premier League. Burnley sacked the semi-mythical figure of Sean Dyche after Burnley’s…

May 5, 2022

Champions League

Liverpool 2021/22: The key factors behind Liverpool’s impressive defensive record – tactical analysis

When Liverpool were crowned as Premier League champions in the 2019/20 season, they conceded 33 goals, a league best. Last year, however,…

May 4, 2022

Atlético Madrid

Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid 2021/22 – tactical analysis

Diego Simeone has been Atletico’s coach since 2011. During this time, the Rojiblancos have earned the reputation as the “disgusting package” of…

April 20, 2022

Analysis

São Paulo 2022: Rogério Ceni’s youthful side – tactical analysis

In July 2021, Rogério Ceni and Flamengo parted ways after a turbulent period at the club. As a result, Ceni’s ability to…

April 4, 2022