Chelsea have faced substantial criticism over the past two seasons for purchasing numerous young talents at high prices, especially in their attack, which now consists of nine players who could comfortably start at other clubs in Europe’s top-five leagues. This tactical analysis explains how Enzo Maresca has been integrating all his attackers...
The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue has previously hosted the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Barcelona, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, which saw Italy beat France, among numerous...
As we look ahead to the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the latest iteration of Pep Guardiola’s coaching tree is ready to step into one of the most scrutinised jobs in world football. After just one season, Chelsea parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino and has been on the hunt...
Two weeks ago, our tactical theory article on the relationship between the #9 and #10 hit the website. Initially, this was supposed to be a stand-alone article. After watching some of Europe's best pairings, it was clear this wasn't possible. A second instalment was needed. And that's where we find...
Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O'Reilly gets deep into the 10,000+ articles we've written on TFA over the years and pulls out a few that might be of interest based on current events and news. Chelsea came back to earn all three points late on versus Manchester United....
Every football fan loves an underdog story. Leicester surprised many when they clinched the Premier League back in 2016; the crazy gang beat the culture club as Wimbledon ran out 1-0 winners over Liverpool in the FA Cup final in 1988. Another underdog story occurred last week as EFL Championship...
Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TacticalThursday newsletter - full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge - follow the Total Football Analysis page and be part of the squad that want more than just a match report. Today’s TFA Talent is a player identified by our in-house xGOLD...
Who Is Cole Palmer? With the Premier League implementing the five-subs rule in 2022/23, we are set to see an increase in minutes for fringe players and academy graduates looking to cement their place in senior squads. Due to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, this will be an unprecedented...
