Category: Tactical Analysis

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Merlin Polzin Tactics At HSV 2025/2026: Defensive Discipline For Bundesliga Survival – Tactical Analysis

For the longest time in Bundesliga history, there was only one club that played every single possible matchday in the German top…

October 4, 2025

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Unai Emery Tactics At Aston Villa 2025/2026: What’s Behind Villa’s Premier League Struggles? – Team Analysis

Since the arrival of Unai Emery, Aston Villa has undergone a complete transformation.  When Emery was appointed, the club was in 16th…

October 2, 2025

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Laurent Blanc Tactics At Olympique Lyon 2023/2024: The Stagnant Strategy Contributing To Early-season Struggles – Tactical Analysis

Laurent Blanc became manager of Olympique Lyonnais in October 2022, tasked with preventing their season from going into freefall following a disappointing…

October 1, 2025

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Raphaël Wicky Tactics At BSC Young Boys 2022/2023 – How His 4-4-2 Diamond Has Guided Young Boys Back To Top

Having won the Swiss Super League title by 31 points during the 2020/21 season, BSC Young Boys manager Gerardo Seoane was snatched…

October 1, 2025

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Newcastle United Vs Arsenal [1-2] – Premier League 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta Adaptability & Fine Margins – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal are always an intriguing team. Can they reach the next level? Can they make up the fine margins needed to win…

October 1, 2025

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Barcelona Vs Real Sociedad [2-1] La Liga 2025/2026: Hansi Flick Possession Tactics & Defensive Flaws – Tactical Analysis

Barcelona hosted Real Sociedad in matchday seven of the 2025/2026 La Liga season, which ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for the…

September 30, 2025

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Atlético Madrid Vs Real Madrid [5-2] La Liga 2025/2026: Diego Simeone Tactics Humble Xabi Alonso – Tactical Analysis

El Derbi Madrileño is always a massive story in the Spanish capital, and it was not different this past weekend when Atlético…

September 30, 2025

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How Xavi Has Been Using Pedri And Gavi To Dominate Half-Spaces At Barcelona – Scout Report

Even at a tough moment in Barcelona‘s history, one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world, with a strong…

September 29, 2025

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Jess Thorup Tactics At FC København 2021/2022: The Danish Manager On Course To Lead The Lions To Title Triumph – Tactical Analysis

“It took something completely extraordinary to tempt me to a new challenge right now, but the opportunity to become head coach of…

September 29, 2025

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Gift Orban Scout Report At Hellas Verona 2025/2026: The Nigerian Clinical Finisher Looking To Make A Splash In Serie A – Player Analysis

Nigerian striker Gift Orban has joined Hellas Verona on loan with an option to buy coming from the German side TSG Hoffenheim.…

September 29, 2025

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Darío Osorio Scout Report At FC Midtjylland 2024/2025 – The Midtjylland Star’s Evolution in Denmark

Who Is Darío Osorio? Darío Osorio is experimenting with a new role at Midtjylland. The 20-year-old has refined his technique, becoming a…

September 28, 2025

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Martin Mark Set Piece Tactics At FC Midtjylland 2023/2024 – Unbalanced Brilliance, Super Screens And Substandard Separation

FC Midtjylland are on the mend after a lackluster league campaign in the previous season, which saw them finish in 7th place and forced…

September 28, 2025

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Thomas Thomasberg Tactics At FC Midtjylland 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

FC Midtjylland, one of Denmark‘s most successful football clubs in recent years, has been somewhat forced into a mega rebuild this summer…

September 28, 2025

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Crystal Palace Vs Manchester City [1-0] FA Cup Final 2024/2025 – Post-Match Tactical Analysis

After finishing runners-up in 1989/1990 and 2015/2016, Crystal Palace won the 2024/2025 FA Cup. This is the first major trophy in the…

September 28, 2025

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Oliver Glasner Tactics At Wolfsburg 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Despite a sixth-place finish last season, Wolfsburg and Bruno Labbadia decided, with four games to play, that come the summer, they would…

September 28, 2025

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Chris Davies Tactics At Birmingham City 2025/2026: Building A Premier League Worthy Team – Tactical Analysis

Birmingham City is a club that’s been through a lot in recent years. While the club played in the Premier League for…

September 28, 2025

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How Nuno Espírito Santo Built Wolves Into The Premier League’s 5th Best Side – Tactical Analysis

Having played 29 games, Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently sixth in the Premier League. The Nuno Espírito Santo team is two points behind Manchester…

September 27, 2025

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Nuno Espírito Santo Tactics At Nottingham Forest 2024/2025: His Formula For Premier League Success – Tactical Analysis

Nottingham Forest started their EPL journey once again in the 2022/23 season. They underwent over 20 transfers in an attempt to revamp…

September 27, 2025

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Video: Nuno Espirito Santo Tactics At Wolverhampton Wanderers 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

In this video analysis, we take a closer look at Nuno Espirito Santo’s philosophy at Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Their current…

September 27, 2025

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Wolverhampton Wanderers Tactical Analysis 2020/2021 – Did Nuno Espírito Santo Back Four Experiment Work?

Ever since Nuno Espirito Santo arrived at Wolves, their subsequent success has been based on a very recognisable style and brand of football. The…

September 27, 2025