Category: Team Analysis

Champions League

It’s impossible to stop Manchester City’s build-up play…so don’t – tactical analysis

This article can make one promise. Read this tactical analysis and you’ll understand how to avoid getting beaten by Manchester City’s build-out.…

May 15, 2023

Analysis

How OL Reign’s effective attacking systems have led to their excellent NWSL start – scout report

OL Reign are actually leading the NWSL with 13 points ahead of Portland Thorns Washington Spirit and Gotham FC who are just…

May 13, 2023

Analysis

How 38-year-old head coach Nicolas Larcamón has guided Club León to the brink of continental glory – scout report

Club León are a side steeped in history in Mexico. Their eight league titles are the fifth-most in the Liga MX with…

May 12, 2023

Analysis

Why Servette’s principles in possession are well-executed but have left them short of the Swiss Super League title – scout report

With four games to go in the Swiss Super League, Servette have played themselves firmly into UEFA Champions League qualification round contention.…

May 11, 2023

Analysis

“A genuine team player”: How BK Häcken have tactically adjusted to cope without Stine Larsen – scout report

When asked to describe striker Stine Larsen, Denmark and former BK Häcken teammate Mille Gejl used the phrase “the ultimate team player”,…

May 9, 2023

Analysis

Chaos, monotony and late stability: A look at Málaga CF’s disastrous campaign from a tactical perspective – scout report

A decade ago, Málaga CF were riding high on a wave of optimism and excitement. Under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, the…

May 8, 2023

Analysis

What Orlando Pride need to improve to achieve their NWSL breakthrough – scout report

As the title suggests, this article will be focusing on Orlando Pride’s performances in the NWSL so far and how the team…

May 6, 2023

Analysis

Evolution of Pascal Gastien’s Clermont Foot: Five key reasons for their 2022/23 success – scout report

Despite their squad possessing the second-lowest transfer market value in Ligue 1, trailing only Ajaccio who sit second-from-bottom and look destined for…

May 5, 2023

Analysis

Hertha BSC: Their struggles in the relegation battle could see the departure of their best player – scout report

Pal Dardai has been named Hertha BSC‘s coach for the third time on a deal until the end of the season after…

May 4, 2023

Analysis

How Xabi Alonso is reviving the ‘libero’ role at Bayer Leverkusen – scout report

Centre-back is a position that has undergone immense tactical development throughout the history of the game.  Reportedly first used by Brazil in…

May 3, 2023

Analysis

Direct build-up and a 6-3-1 low block: How FC Arouca are on cusp of an unlikely qualification for the UECL – scout report

FC Arouca in Portugal’s top-flight are a refreshing case of a team being able to punch above its weight class in a…

April 29, 2023

Analysis

“A side steadily rebuilding”: Why positive tactical development is behind Bristol City’s WSL return – scout report

Having flirted with relegation from the WSL for a number of seasons, 2020/21 saw Bristol City Women’s luck finally run out, with…

April 26, 2023

Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Nantes’ dismal defensive demise putting them in danger of the drop – scout report

On the one hand, Nantes fans will be delighted to see their team embarking on a second straight Coupe de France final.…

April 21, 2023

Analysis

How Maurizio Sarri’s tactics have allowed Lazio to boast the best defence in Serie A – scout report

One of the biggest criticisms of Maurizio Sarri in the past was his unwillingness to change. Sarri would have preferred something to…

April 15, 2023

Analysis

Breitenreiter’s rise, Foda’s fall and Henriksen’s healing: The FC Zürich saga of 2021/22-2022/23 – scout report

Go back to the summer of 2007 and you’ll find FC Zürich perched atop the Swiss footballing landscape, having just won back-to-back…

April 14, 2023

Analysis

How the appointment of Neil Warnock has greatly boosted Huddersfield Town’s survival hopes – tactical analysis

Neil Warnock is 74 years old, but retirement doesn’t seem to interest him just yet, with the football legend currently lending his…

April 11, 2023

Analysis

RFC Seraing: What has gone wrong for the Belgian club this season? – scout report

This season has been one to forget for RFC Seraing in the Belgian Pro League. In the 2020/21 season, the club from…

April 6, 2023

A-League

“Everyone wants to beat us”: The tactics that helped Sydney claim a third straight A-League Women premiership – scout report

The great thing about being a football fan is that, as one league starts to enter its latter stages, another re-enters the…

April 5, 2023

Analysis

Different managers, same problems: The story of Elche’s 2022/23 season – scout report

Elche’s recent history has been full of drama, excitement, and plenty of ups and downs. In the 2012/13 season, they achieved promotion…

April 2, 2023

Analysis

How John Caulfield has turned Galway United into one of the most effective pressing teams in the country this season – scout report

At the time of writing, Galway United sit top of the table in the Republic of Ireland’s second-tier, the League of Ireland…

March 24, 2023