Category: Tactical Analysis

Analysis

Gennaro Gattuso Tactics At Valencia 2022/2023: What Tactical Changes Will Be Made By Valencia’s New Head Coach – Tactical Analysis

This month, Gennaro Gattuso followed in the footsteps of compatriots Claudio Ranieri and Cesare Prandelli, becoming the third Italian manager to take charge of…

June 15, 2025

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Rayan Cherki & Phil Foden Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Rivals Or Partners Under Pep Guardiola Tactics? – Player Analysis

The footballing world was once again reminded of Rayan Cherki’s prodigious talent when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd…

June 15, 2025

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Ian Evatt Tactics At Bolton Wanderers 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Ian Evatt made a name for himself as a young and exciting manager with Barrow in the National League, whom he led…

June 15, 2025

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Igor Tudor Tactics At Hellas Verona 2021/2022 – Tactical Analysis

The 2021/22 Serie A season has been full of surprises. Napoli and Milan sit at the top of the table, still unbeaten after…

June 14, 2025

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Nuno Tavares Scouting Report At Marseille 2022/2023 – How Tavares Has Adapted To Igor Tudor Tactics

Igor Tudor will be thrilled with his start to life in France as his Marseille team has enjoyed their best-ever start in…

June 14, 2025

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Marco Silva Tactics At Fulham 2021/2022: Rapid Transitions And Vertical Possession – Tactical Analysis

Amid the extensive managerial merry-go-round in Europe at the moment, one of the most intriguing, if not surprising, appointments has been Marco…

June 12, 2025

Alphonso Davies

Jesse Marsch Tactics At Canada 2024: Maple Leafs’ Strategic Blueprint For Copa America Success – Tactical Analysis

The Canadian national team have entered one of their most exciting periods. After qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, Canada now looks…

June 12, 2025

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Bo Henriksen Tactics At Mainz 2024/2025: Intense Pressing & Narrow Offence – Tactical Analysis

Mainz 05 are a mid-table club in the Bundesliga. They have not been relegated to the 2. Bundesliga since the 2009/10 season,…

June 12, 2025

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Marco Silva Tactics Out-Of-Possession At Fulham 2023/2024: The Cottagers’ Flexible Defence – Head Coach Analysis

The Premier League has always been highly competitive; apart from the so-called ‘big six’ — a group that has essentially become dominant…

June 12, 2025

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

Florentino Luís Scout Report At SL Benfica 2024/2025: Perfect For Liverpool, Spurs Or AC Milan? – Player Analysis

Florentino Luís is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder, currently playing for SL Benfica. He has been one of the most consistent performers in…

June 12, 2025

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Barnsley 2019/2020: Their Set Pieces Under Gerhard Struber Tactics – Set Piece Analysis

Gerhard Struber arrived at Barnsley from Wolfsberger AC, having previously secured a third-placed finish for the Austrian side and gaining impressive results…

June 12, 2025

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Gerhard Struber Tactics At Barnsley 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Gerhard Struber joined Barnsley with the club sitting bottom of the Championship in late November. Since then, Barnsley’s form has improved, with…

June 12, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Martin Ødegaard Scouting Report At Real Sociedad 2019/2020: Projecting The Norwegian’s Return To Real Madrid – Player Analysis

Martin Ødegaard is currently going through a real Cinderella story. Of course, he immediately started as a ‘superstar in the making’, and…

June 12, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Portugal Vs Spain [2-2 (5-3)] UEFA Nations League Final 2024/2025: Roberto Martínez Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations…

June 11, 2025

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Florian Wirtz Scout Report At Bayer Leverkusen 2021/2022: Is He The Best Teenage Talent In Europe?

Florian Wirtz is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who generally plays as a number 10. He currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the…

June 11, 2025

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Julien Stéphan Tactics At Strasbourg 2022/2023 – Scrutinizing Strasbourg’s Distressing Drop Off

Last season, Julien Stéphan guided Strasbourg to their best Ligue 1 finish since 1980, as they ended 2021/22 in sixth place on…

June 11, 2025

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A Comprehensive Guide To Zonal Marking From Corners – Set-Piece Analysis

Defending from set-pieces is still a topic that invokes much debate in the footballing community, with the debate of man-to-man vs zonal…

June 10, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Tactical Theory: Pressing Variations Within A 4-2-3-1 Formation

The use of the 4-2-3-1 out-of-possession has gained popularity in recent years, with various teams using different systems within this shape. Within…

June 10, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Dirk Kuyt Tactics At K Beerschot VA 2023/2024: Instant Impact And Promotion To The Belgian Pro League Secured – Tactical Analysis

After a tremendous start to the Challenger Pro League campaign for Beerschot, in which they topped the league for an extended period,…

June 10, 2025

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Andreas Georgson Tactics At Lillestrøm SK 2024/2025 – Revisiting His Evolving Set Play Toolbox Through A Lillestrøm Lens – Set Piece Analysis

In August last year, Andreas Georgson‘s set-piece ideas were analyzed after his impact on Southampton‘s dead balls had an immediate and impressive…

June 10, 2025