Category: Team Analysis

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Peter Zeidler Tactics At FC St. Gallen 2019/2020 – Team Analysis

At the point in which football came to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss Super League had a somewhat…

February 1, 2025

EFL League One

The Crazy High Pressing Of Lee Johnson Tactics At Sunderland AFC 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Sunderland want to achieve promotion to the EFL Championship, they also have a group of good players, including experienced former Everton and…

February 1, 2025

Analysis

Manchester City’s Defensive Flaws Under Pep Guardiola’s Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Although Manchester City currently sit in second place in the Premier League with 23 points, just five points behind Liverpool, their season…

January 28, 2025

Analysis

Vincent Kompany High Stakes Pressing Tactics 2024/25: Exposing Bayern Munich’s Hidden Flaws

At 0.77 xGA P90, Bayern Munich have arguably been Europe’s top defensive side in 2024/25. That’s really where this article started. Initially,…

January 28, 2025

José Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur 2020/21: Has Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Unlocked The Potential Of Tanguy Ndombélé? – Scout Report

For the majority of the time since he moved to the EPL and became Tottenham Hotspur’s club-record signing in the summer of…

January 27, 2025

Analysis

Life After Andoni Iraola: How Rayo Vallecano Have Evolved Under Francisco Rodríguez Tactics In 2023/24 – Tactical Analysis

Four years ago, Rayo Vallecano finished bottom of La Liga, with the side only managing to accumulate 32 points in 38 games.…

January 26, 2025

Analysis

Carlo Ancelotti Tactics Shaping Real Madrid’s Star-Studded Attack 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

It’s a new era of the Galácticos for Real Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham making up their…

January 25, 2025

Analysis

Ivan Rakitić: Is the Croatian National Team ready for his retirement?

On 21st September, Ivan Rakitic retired from the Croatian national team. This surprised many fans across the country because everyone was expecting…

January 16, 2025

Analysis

Notts County: Luke Williams Tactics Behind Their Historic Campaign – Scout Report

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last eight months or so, you’ll have heard about the incredible story unfolding…

January 1, 2025

Analysis

Strategic Turnaround: Mark Robins Tactics For Coventry City’s 2023/24 Season Revival – Tactical Analysis

Coventry City came within a whisker of Premier League football last season, losing on penalties to Luton Town in the playoff final…

January 1, 2025

AC Sparta Praha

Champions League Tactical Analysis 2024/25: Best Formations & Plays From Matchday 1

Matchday one of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis…

December 27, 2024

Analysis

Valencia’s Baraja Downfall & What Carlos Corberán’s West Brom Work Tells Us – Tactical Analysis

The term ‘bottom at Christmas’ has become synonymous in the footballing world with teams fighting for their lives towards the foot of…

December 27, 2024

Analysis

Solving Southampton’s Defensive Issues With Ivan Jurić Pressing Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Since returning to the Premier League, Southampton has not made the impression they hoped to make. They are currently sitting rock bottom with a…

December 24, 2024

Analysis

Ivan Jurić Tactics & Style Of Play At Torino FC – Tactical Analysis

Historically, Serie A was predominantly known for its obstinacy towards conservative football. The kings of ‘Catenaccio’ led the way for the art…

December 20, 2024

Analysis

From Dynamic To Dull: Sporting CP’s Attack Post-Rúben Amorim 2024/25 – Tactical Analysis

Just weeks ago, you could argue that Sporting CP were one of the game’s most in-form teams. With a 4-1 thrashing of…

December 16, 2024

Analysis

How TP Mazembe Women Conquered CAF WCL 2024 With Smart Passing & Rotation Tactics

The women’s game in Africa might not enjoy the same exposure as it does on other continents. This is partly due to limited…

December 14, 2024

Analysis

Riding The Bull: What To Expect From Jürgen Klopp In His New Role With Red Bull Football

The news of Jürgen Klopp’s impending return to football was met with mixed reactions, as it was unveiled that he’s set to…

December 12, 2024

A-League

A-league 2021/22: Newcastle Jets And Arthur Papas’ Game Model And Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Over the last couple of years, one of the most interesting leagues in world football in terms of the improvement on a…

December 11, 2024

Ademola Lookman

Gasperini’s Atalanta Attack With Shades Of Fergie’s Man United Tactics – Tactical Analysis

It’s June 2016. The football world is just gearing up for a UEFA Euro 2016 championship in France, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal…

December 11, 2024

Analysis

Travelling Europe: How Girona Have Adapted To Champions League Football

When Girona emerged victorious in May against Xavi’s Barcelona, it did not only signify another fiercely contested Catalan derby but also represented…

December 7, 2024