Category: Tactical Analysis

Carlo Ancelotti

UEFA Champions League 2021/2022: Real Madrid Vs PSG – Data Viz, Stats And Insights

Wednesday evening saw Real Madrid turn it around against PSG in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, meaning the Spanish giants go…

July 10, 2025

Analysis

Ruud Van Nistelrooy Tactics At PSV Eindhoven 2022/2023 – How He Compensated For Loss Of Cody Gakpo And Noni Madueke

Sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the greatest manager of all time. During his four-decade managerial career, the Scot coached hundreds upon hundreds…

July 10, 2025

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Kyōgo Furuhashi Scout Report At Birmingham City 2025/2026: Celtic Icon To EFL Star? – Player Analysis

Birmingham City have completed the signing of Japan international Kyōgo Furuhashi from Stade Rennais for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old joined Rennes…

July 10, 2025

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics Vs Pep Guardiola Tactics – Revisiting Athletic Club Vs Barcelona 2011/2012

Now two of the most exciting managers in England, Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have admired and influenced each other for a…

July 9, 2025

Analysis

Kwame Poku Scout Report At QPR 2025/2026: Julien Stéphan’s Versatile Weapon – Player Analysis

The signing of Kwame Poku by Queens Park Rangers (QPR) stands out as a sensible move. Poku arrives at Loftus Road as…

July 9, 2025

Analysis

2024 Euro U21 Italy – Tactical Analysis

Italy boast one of the strongest and most exciting teams for the upcoming Euro U21 tournament. They have a team full of…

July 8, 2025

Analysis

Chris Wilder Tactics At Sheffield United 2024/2025: Wilder’s Reinvented Tactics Sparking Promotion Bid – Tactical Analysis

Chris Wilder captivated Premier League fans a few years ago with his tactics at Sheffield United. However, he left the Blades in 2021 before…

July 8, 2025

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Marc Guéhi Scout Report At Crystal Palace 2025/2026: Future Virgil Van Dijk Partner At Liverpool? – Player Analysis

With Jarell Quansah‘s departure to Bayer Leverkusen and Ibrahima Konaté‘s uncertain signing of a new contract, Liverpool may be short of centre-backs within 12 months.…

July 7, 2025

Analysis

How To Create Chances Through Zone 14 – Tactical Theory

What is Zone 14 In Football? In football, the pitch is divided into several zones in various ways. For this following tactical…

July 6, 2025

Analysis

How To Coach Offside Trap And Highline In Football – Tactical Theory

The highline in football is not a new concept but one that coaches still treat with some trepidation, mainly because it is…

July 6, 2025

Alexander Sørloth

Chelsea Recruitment Analysis 2025/2026: Enzo Maresca Tactics To Break Low Blocks With Jamie Gittens & Liam Delap – Team Analysis

It took until the final day of the Premier League season, but Chelsea secured UEFA Champions League football for 2025/2026. They followed…

July 6, 2025

Analysis

Rocco Reitz Scout Report At Germany U21 2025: Fulham & West Ham Euros Target – Player Analysis

The 2025 U21 European Championships have ended, with Lee Carsley’s England ultimately emerging victorious. The Young Lions defeated Antonio Di Salvo-led Germany…

July 6, 2025

Analysis

3 Young Coaches In Ligue 1 To Watch This Season 2023/2024 – Luka Elsner, Francesco Farioli, Carles Martínez Novell

Ligue 1 has for a while been billed ‘The League of Talents’ — an apt title considering the number of exciting young…

July 6, 2025

Analysis

Gabriel Heinze Tactics At Vélez Sarsfield 2019/2020 – Head Coach Analysis

Gabriel Heinze was a tough, aggressive defender who played at the highest level for both club and country before transitioning into management…

July 4, 2025

Analysis

Gabriel Heinze Tactics At Newell’s Old Boys 2022/2023 – Penetrating Progression, Defensive Discipline And Shocking Shot Quality

Gabriel Heinze’s managerial career has been in progress for almost a decade now. In that time, his ideas and application to the…

July 4, 2025

AC Milan

Samuele Ricci Scout Report At AC Milan 2025/2026: Allegri’s Pirlo-Inspired Project – Player Analysis

Samuele Ricci is a 23-year-old midfielder who has joined AC Milan from Torino in a deal that is expected to reach €25m.…

July 4, 2025

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Real Madrid Vs Juventus [1-0] Club World Cup 2025: Xabi Alonso Wing Play – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid eliminated Juventus from the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 win. Los Blancos advance…

July 3, 2025

Analysis

Bernd Hollerbach Tactics At Sint-Truiden 2022/2023 – What Went Wrong For Hollerbach Attack & What Must Thorsten Fink Fix?

About halfway through the Belgian Pro League season, Bernd Hollerbach decided not to renew his contract with Sint-Truiden, with the 53-year-old German…

July 3, 2025

Analysis

Fabio Celestini Tactics At FC Basel 2023/2024: Determining The Issues Will Need To Address At Basel – Tactical Analysis

There seems to be a trend developing on the continent whereby once highly successful teams are now struggling at the wrong end…

July 3, 2025

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Liam Manning Tactics At Norwich City 2025/2026: The Canaries New “City Football Group” Influenced Manager – Tactical Analysis

Norwich City’s 2024/2025 campaign was a disappointment, finishing 13th in the EFL Championship. The Canaries struggled for consistency, and their performances reflected…

July 3, 2025