Category: Tactical Preview

Arsenal

Europa League 2018/19 Tactical Preview: Arsenal vs Valencia

The first leg of this Europa League semi-final will come as a welcome distraction to Arsenal and Valencia who are both struggling…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Europa League Final 2018/19 Tactical Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal

Wednesday night will be the first London derby in a European final. Chelsea and Arsenal will both travel just under 2,500 miles…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Arsenal 2019/20: Season preview – scout report

The second year of a manager’s tenure is arguably more important than his first one. The first year usually goes by in…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

FA Cup 2019/20: Arsenal vs Chelsea – tactical preview

The 2019/20 FA Cup has reached its climax and with holders Manchester City out of the competition, a new winner will be…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Premier League 2020/21: Liverpool vs Arsenal – tactical preview

If Arsenal comes away with three points this Monday, Mikel Arteta will become the first Arsenal manager to win his first match…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Video: Premier League 2020/21 – Liverpool vs Arsenal – tactical preview

In this video analysis, we will take a closer look at the key tactics and players that will feature in the Premier…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 preview: Where the final can be won and lost for Italy and England – tactical analysis

On Sunday evening at Wembley Stadium, England will take on Italy in the final of Euro 2020. Italy successfully navigated their way…

July 10, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Does England’s “no real drama” approach make them favourites against Denmark? – tactical analysis

England are the big favourites against Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final battle, but they should not underestimate the inspired Danish team…

July 6, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: How winning the midfield battle holds the key for Italy and Spain in the semi-final – tactical analysis

Italy take on Spain in the semi-finals of EURO 2020 at Wembley, with this match being a rematch of the EURO 2012…

July 6, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 preview: England’s clean sheet record under threat from Ukraine’s productive attack? – tactical analysis

Saturday brings us the EURO 2020 quarter-final between Ukraine and England which will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. England…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

Copa America Preview: Why preventing crosses and compacting space between the lines will be crucial for Chile to nullify Brazil – tactical analysis

Brazil take on Chile tonight at 1 am UK time at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro in what…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Denmark’s 3-4-3 may hold their semi-final golden ticket vs Czech Republic – tactical analysis

Saturday’s early EURO 2020 kickoff sees the Czech Republic take on Denmark in Baku Olympic Stadium. Denmark will go into this game…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 preview: How will Switzerland survive against Spain’s midfield without Xhaka? – tactical analysis

Switzerland pulled off the biggest upset of EURO 2020 so far when they managed to eliminate France from the tournament in the…

July 2, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Without De Bruyne, how midfield maestro Verratti can lead Italy to victory against Belgium – tactical analysis

Alas, we head into the EURO 2020 quarter-finals with a couple of tasty prospects on offer. Switzerland vs Spain looks to be…

July 1, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 Preview: How Southgate must balance England’s inefficient attack to expose Germany’s vulnerable defence – tactical analysis

Both England and Germany had some struggles in their Euro 2020 group stage games. England had slightly less problematic opponents and won…

June 28, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: How can Italy stop Austria’s dangerous attacks and break their defence in the Round of 16 – tactical analysis

Italy will be facing Austria on June 26 at Wembley Stadium in the Round of 16 at EURO 2020. The game will…

June 26, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020: Netherlands vs Czech Republic – Dumfries and De Jong to derail the Czechs’ campaign – tactical preview

The EURO 2020 round of 16 has thrown up some interesting ties, and the game between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic…

June 26, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 preview: Can Croatia’s new-look tactics overcome Enrique’s improved Spain? – tactical analysis

On Monday, following the dramatic endings to their respective group stages, Croatia and Spain will go toe-to-toe once more. Both teams have…

June 26, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Ukraine need to start this player to shore up their defence versus Sweden if they want to win, here’s why – tactical analysis

Ukraine make it into the round of 16 of the Euros for the first time in their history. In the luckiest ‘out…

June 25, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: How can Spain fix their ineffective attacking performance when facing Poland – tactical analysis

Spain will meet Poland for the second fixture of EURO 2020‘s Group E at Estadio La Cartuja as both teams will be…

June 19, 2021