Set pieces are becoming increasingly important, attracting the attention of coaches, analysts and fans worldwide. This has led to the emergence of several concepts related to blocking or hindering the opponent: the “block” and the “screen”. Here, we define each term: 1) The block involves an attacking player positioning himself...
Set pieces are becoming increasingly important, attracting the attention of coaches, analysts and fans worldwide. This has led to the emergence of several concepts related to blocking or hindering the opponent: the “block” and the “screen”. Here, we define each term: 1) The block involves an attacking player positioning himself...
After losing against Spain in the quarter-final of UEFA Euro 2024, Germany have won four and drawn one in five matches to top their group in the UEFA Nations League. Offensively, Julian Nagelsmann's side has been superb, scoring 17 goals in five matches at the time of writing. This is...
This year, Leverkusen’s strong performance under former Real Madrid and Liverpool player Xabi Alonso has been gaining a lot of attention across the globe, with Leverkusen being the hottest contender for the Bundesliga title. However, we cannot forget a traditionally strong force from Germany—Borussia Dortmund, which ranks fifth at the time...
Borussia Dortmund, a club with a rich footballing tradition, has been under scrutiny this season. Despite being undefeated in the Bundesliga, the team's performance has been questioned, particularly in their encounters with less-favoured opponents. Matches against Heidenheim and Bochum yielded a solitary point each, raising questions about the team's consistency....
