Below, we look at 6 patterns of play you can use in the 4-2-3-1 formation. We will use tactical analysis and coaching to identify 4 patterns of play. These include wide penetration, while the other two are for central penetration. If you are coaching the 4-2-3-1 system or participating in...
Edu Gaspar, Arsenal's former sporting director, oversaw a significant transformation in the club's transfer department. He made some big moves, bringing in new players and letting others go. From the 2019/20 season to 2024/25, the club focused on developing young talent, acquiring proven experience, and enhancing squad depth. They also...
Edu Gaspar, Arsenal's former sporting director, led the club through a big change in the transfer department. He made some big moves, bringing in new players and letting others go. From the 2019/20 season to 2024/25, the club focused on young talent, proven experience, and squad depth. They also aimed...
The Olympic 2024 campaign has reached a thrilling juncture as the final group stage matches have concluded, revealing the top teams that have emerged victorious from each group. France, Morocco, Egypt, and Japan have each showcased exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork to secure their positions at the pinnacle of their...
After a difficult last season at Arsenal, Alexandre Lacazette returned to Lyon in the summer of 2022. Lacazette really struggled for game time under Mikel Arteta in 2021/22 but has started every league game for Lyon this season. Not just that, the Frenchman has managed to find the back of...
Wolverhampton Wanderers suffered a big blow earlier this season when Raúl Jiménez suffered a sickening skull fracture in an accidental collision with David Luiz during the Premier League game against Arsenal. With the player's health being the priority, Wolves' fans will have been encouraged to hear that the Mexican has...
Set-piece situations can define a team's season and secure vital points, which can be the difference between staying up and relegation, or between continental qualification and mid-table obscurity. As a result, like everything in football, more focus and detail are being put into set-pieces, with different strategies and trends used...
