Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

Janine Beckie: How Canada could tactically replace her at the World Cup – scout report

As preparations for major tournaments go, Canada’s women’s football team’s has been far from ideal, with disputes between the players and the…

March 23, 2023

AC Milan

AC Milan U19 2022/23: How Ignazio Abate is helping to develop the Rossoneri youth – scout report

Soon, former renowned athletes will begin coaching careers with state-of-the-art facilities at their disposal. Here, we get to witness the iconic Milan…

March 21, 2023

Analysis

Richards Bay FC: Showing why prioritising defence over attack can be successful at the highest level – scout report

Preface: before we begin this piece of analysis, please allow us to state how saddened we were to read about the death…

March 19, 2023

Atlético Madrid

Why Diego Simeone’s recent tactical tweaks have proved that he’s still the man to take Atlético Madrid back to the top – scout report

It has been a steady decline for Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone ever since the turn of 2021. Los Colchoneros were on…

March 17, 2023

Analysis

NAC Breda 2022/23: How the Dutch club can now aim for promotion again using Thomas Tuchel-esque tactics – scout report

NAC Breda is a Dutch club that is now playing in the Eerste Divisie despite having played in the Eredivisie as recently…

March 16, 2023

Analysis

RWD Molenbeek 2022/23: How they are on the verge of promotion to the Belgian Pro League – tactical analysis

After narrowly missing out on promotion to the Belgian Pro League last season, where they lost in the promotion/relegation playoff to RFC…

March 16, 2023

Analysis

“A sleeping giant starting to wake up”: Why Jonathan Morgan’s appointment can aid Sheffield United’s Championship survival bid – scout report

When Neil Redfearn took charge of Sheffield United Women back in August 2020, the former Liverpool Women and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies…

March 15, 2023

Analysis

RB Leipzig Frauen: A team ready for the next level – scout report

The stock of women’s football has never been higher since the success of Euro 2022. Many leagues, including the WSL, are reporting…

March 11, 2023

Analysis

Tactical changes Inter Milan need to make to challenge for a UWCL place this season – scout report

Inter Milan Women have just qualified to the Serie A Women play-off phase (also called the Championship Round) after finishing the first…

March 11, 2023

Analysis

From the fifth division to champions-elect: The Polish fairytale of Raków Częstochowa – scout report

The story of Raków Częstochowa is one of lamentable lows and euphoric heights. In 1994, the minnows reached the top flight of…

March 10, 2023

Analysis

How PSG’s UCL failure magnifies their prime problems in 2022/23 – scout report

PSG are out of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League and yet again, it raises major questions about the overall strategy on display…

March 10, 2023

Analysis

Breaking down the race for the European playoffs in the Belgian Pro League and each team involved – tactical analysis

Every season, the race for both the title and European playoffs in the Belgian Pro League is something that is a must-follow.…

March 9, 2023

Analysis

Why Michael Beale’s tactical revolution at Ibrox means Celtic may have a worthy adversary once again – scout report

Rangers, the historical club in the Scottish Premiership, are on their way back after Michael Beale’s return to Ibrox but this time…

March 9, 2023

Analysis

Albacete: Proving that attack is the best form of defence – scout report

Goals win games. Many teams have thrived under the notion of simply outscoring their opponents, but this can often be harmful in…

March 7, 2023

Analysis

How can Tottenham Hotspur Women improve their worrying WSL performances and results? – scout report

Tottenham Hotspur Women have been making numerous successive negative results lately following a not-so-convincing start of the season. As a result, they…

March 4, 2023

Analysis

How Edin Terzić’s fluid tactical system has turned Borussia Dortmund into serious Bundesliga title challengers – scout report

In his new era in Borussia Dortmund, Edin Terzić now is leading the Bundesliga alongside Bayern Munich and is ready to kick…

March 1, 2023

Analysis

“Very forward and very attack-minded”: The tactics behind Benfica Feminino’s exceptional league form in 2022/23 – scout report

Fans of Portuguese women’s football currently have a lot to celebrate, with the national side sealing a first-ever place at the World…

March 1, 2023

Analysis

Mamelodi Sundowns: Empowering the goalkeeper in build-up and ball progression – scout report

Like plenty of those who’ll read this, without a doubt, I’ve dabbled in a bit of the game ‘Football Manager’ from time…

February 17, 2023

Analysis

“This group is far from done”: Why Leicester City’s recent revival has led to hopes of WSL survival – scout report

When Leicester City Women brought Lydia Bedford’s tenure as head coach to an end in early November, the East Midlands side sat…

February 15, 2023

Analysis

Why Girona’s defensive shortcomings have put them out of contention for European spots – scout report

It has not even crossed the halfway mark and already La Liga fans are being treated to a few surprises this season.…

February 14, 2023