There were rumours about Raheem Sterling leaving Manchester City last summer when City were on the search for a new striker. Failing to sign a new striker meant that Sterling stayed and has played an important role in helping City challenge for their fourth league title in the last five...
Breaking down a low block is something that top sides around the globe can face on a weekly basis. The reason opponents engage in defending in this way is to reduce the opportunity of being caught out and ensure they remain organised, stay compact, and consequently reduce space for the...
Kevin De Bruyne equalled Thierry Henry’s long-standing record of most assists in a single league season during the 2019/20 campaign. The Belgian has provided double-digit assists in three of the last four seasons, with the injury-plagued 2018/19 season being the only exception. The versatile midfielder assisted his teammates for twenty...
Raheem Sterling is one of the best wingers on the planet, playing for a team that creates numerous chances. Over the last couple of years with Manchester City, he has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in the Premier League and the Champions League, netting at least 20 goals in...
In this video analysis, we explain the tactics behind attacking with inverted wingers in football and therefore use in-game scenarios from inverted wingers such as Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah as well as Richarlison from Everton. Our analysis deals with the advantages of using inverted...
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...
