Category: Tactical Analysis

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2022 FIFA World Cup Tactical Preview: Morocco

Morocco are heading into the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 with fresh ideas and a rejuvenated squad. The former coach, Vahid Halilhodžić, was…

June 2, 2025

1. FC Magdeburg

Christian Titz Tactics At FC Magdeburg 2022/2023 – Why They Are One Of The Most Tactically Interesting Teams In German Football Right Now

1. FC Magdeburg have guaranteed their safety in their first 2. Bundesliga campaign since relegation from the division in 2019 and just…

June 2, 2025

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Régis Le Bris Tactics At Sunderland 2024/2025: A Look Into The Black Cats’ Flawless Start – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Régis Le Bris? Régis Le Bris is currently in his second role in senior football management at Sunderland, following an…

June 2, 2025

Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Premier League 2019/20: Everton Vs Arsenal – Tactical Analysis

After being knocked out by Leicester City in the English Football League Cup in the midweek fixture, Everton had to carry on.…

May 30, 2025

4-Diamond-2

Why Marco Rose Tactics Reverted To A 4-Diamond-2 At Borussia Dortmund In Bundesliga 2021/2022- Tactical Analysis

Earlier in the year, Lionel Scaloni talked about the impact of Marco Rose in an interview. When the Argentine head coach, now…

May 30, 2025

2-3-5 Formation

UEFA Champions League Final 2024/2025: PSG Vs Inter Milan – Full Tactical Preview

The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final is a clash of contrasting philosophies. On one side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), under Luis Enrique, have…

May 30, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Real Betis Vs Chelsea [1-4] UEFA Conference League Final 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast.  Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1 in…

May 30, 2025

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Darwin Núñez Scouting Report At Liverpool 2022/2023 – Is He The Key Player In A Tactical Evolution At Liverpool?

Who Is Darwin Núñez? 22-year-old Darwin Núñez has moved from Benfica to Liverpool and signed a contract until 2028. The Portuguese club…

May 29, 2025

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Massimiliano Allegri Tactics At Juventus 2021/2022

The last two seasons have fallen short of what Juventus fans expected from their star-studded club. In 2019/20 Maurizio Sarri took charge…

May 29, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Attacking Principles Of A 4-2-3-1 Formation – Tactical Theory

There is no single best formation in football. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and coaches must be flexible enough to recognise…

May 29, 2025

Allsvenskan

Fredrik Holmberg Tactics At GAIS 2024/2025 – Three Years Of Tactical Transformation

Few clubs across Europe — and, indeed, all of world football — have had as much of an astronomical rise as Göteborgs…

May 29, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Vasco Matos Tactics At CD Santa Clara 2024/2025: From Second-Tier To European Football – Tactical Analysis

This tactical analysis explores Vasco Matos‘ work at CD Santa Clara during their outstanding 2024/2025 Portuguese League season. After winning promotion as champions of…

May 29, 2025

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Claudio Giráldez Positional Play Tactics Revitalising Celta Vigo 2024/25 – Tactical Analysis

Celta Vigo is a very traditional club in Galicia, the north-west of Spain. In 2023, the club celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking…

May 29, 2025

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Marcel Keizer Tactics At Sporting CP 2018/2019 – Tactical Analysis

Eyebrows were raised in November 2018 when Dutch coach Marcel Keizer was announced by Sporting CP as José Peseiro’s successor. Apart from…

May 28, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

How Miron Muslić Tactics Have Taken Cercle Brugge From Bottom Of League Into European Playoff – Tactical Analysis

After a terrible start to the 2022/23 Belgian Pro League season, when the club sat bottom with only one win from its…

May 28, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Miron Muslić Tactics At Cercle Brugge Vs Wouter Vrancken Genk 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Since Miron Muslić took over at Cercle Brugge in September of 2022, the Belgian side have been constantly improving. Now, in 2024,…

May 28, 2025

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Matías Almeyda Tactics At San Jose Earthquakes: How “El Pelado” Resurrected San Jose – Tactical Analysis

As one of the MLS charter clubs in 1994, the San Jose Earthquakes are one of the most historic clubs in the United States. Originally…

May 28, 2025

2. Bundesliga

How Horst Steffen Tactics Are Leading German Minnows SV Elversberg To Unthinkable Heights – Tactical Analysis

SV Elversberg fans are living the dream. The small club is situated in the municipality of Spiesen-Elversberg, with a population of approximately…

May 28, 2025

Analysis

Thomas Frank Tactics At Brentford FC – Longballs In Modern Football

It’s about achieving goals. Sports, especially Football, can be divided into two primary ideas — the goal and the way. The way…

May 27, 2025

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Andrey Santos Scouting Report At RC Strasbourg Alsace 2024/2025: The Chelsea Loanee’s Breakthrough At Strasbourg – Player Analysis

Ligue 1 is a constant conveyor belt of talent. New stars emerge in France’s top flight every season, and 2024/25 is no…

May 27, 2025