Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

VIDEO – XAVI: His Barcelona tactics and philosophy | How Xavi uses Pedri and Gavi | Tactical Analysis

Every game has its tactics but any manager has principles and no manager can change all tactics from one game to another,…

February 13, 2023

Analysis

‘Great knowledge of the club’: Michel Der Zakarian’s 2022/23 Montpellier return – scout report

Following a poor run in which they picked up just one Ligue 1 win in six games, Montpellier have made the decision…

February 10, 2023

Analysis

Twente Vrouwen: The tactics behind their unbeaten and prolific start to the Eredivisie campaign – scout report

When naming the strongest teams in European women’s football, some of the first to come to mind are Barcelona Femení, Lyon Féminin,…

February 7, 2023

Analysis

Why Sampdoria have the worst attack in Europe’s top-five leagues and how to fix it – scout report

Just over 30 years ago, Sampdoria were one of the most menacing teams in Italian football having won the 1990/91 Serie A…

February 3, 2023

AC Milan

AC Milan 2022/23: Why AC Milan’s form has nose-dived post-World Cup – scout report

AC Milan suffered yet another big blow to their season last night against Lazio as they were beaten 4-0 in the capital…

January 26, 2023

Analysis

“A culture of high standards”: Why Glasgow City are firmly on course to regain their SWPL 1 crown – scout report

With Glasgow City being the most successful club in the Scottish women’s game and a regular entrant in the Champions League (with…

January 24, 2023

Analysis

Westerlo 2022/23: How Jonas de Roeck has guided the newly-promoted side to top eight of the Belgian First Division A – scout report

In 2019, the ‘Westerlo 2024’ project became official. The purchase by the Turkish businessman Oktay Ercan was just the start of what…

January 18, 2023

Algerian Ligue 1

CR Belouizdad: The fluid and possession-based Algerian team who are unbeaten at the top of the league – scout report

After 19 years of wait, CR Belouizdad finally won again the Algerian league championship. Their last trophy was at the 2000/01 season…

January 16, 2023

Analysis

Atalanta: The reasons behind La Dea’s recent struggles in the 2022/23 – scout report

When Atalanta started its winning streak of eight matches at the beginning of October, everyone thought they will be title contenders this…

January 12, 2023

A-League

“We’re going title hunting”: Why Melbourne City are still A-League Women contenders despite suffering early slip-ups – scout report

Christmas is a time when most football fans can sit back, take a breath and reflect on the events of the first…

January 11, 2023

Eddie Howe

Why Newcastle United’s defence has been one of the Premier League’s best this season under Eddie Howe – scout report

We’re not even halfway through the season, yet the Premier League has shown us many surprises. Arsenal are top of the league,…

December 23, 2022

Analysis

“Still relatively early doors”: Why Lyon are behind their rivals in the D1F title hunt – scout report

As the men’s domestic game swings back into action, following the completion of the World Cup, the majority of leagues in the…

December 21, 2022

Analysis

Were Croatia fortunate to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup? – scout report

Tournament football always provides room for a team to cause shocks and go all the way due to the little number of…

December 17, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: The tactical dynamics of Argentina’s menacing midfield – scout report

Argentina have made it to their second FIFA World Cup Final within the last decade after they secured their place in Sunday’s…

December 16, 2022

Data Analysis

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Members, this is the big one of the year. Our FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Digital Magazine is OUT NOW – 300…

November 30, 2022

Analysis

“We want to be a WSL club”: Why the sky is the limit for Southampton after a strong start to life in the Championship – tactical analysis

Whilst the men’s World Cup will of course take centre stage for football fans over the next month, with the men’s domestic…

November 16, 2022

Analysis

Why Villarreal are struggling under Quique Setién so far – scout report

Quique Setién left football in shame two and a half years ago as FC Barcelona bowed out of the UEFA Champions League…

November 11, 2022

Analysis

Ligue 2’s youngest squad: Four standout stars to watch at beaming Bordeaux in 2022/23 – scout report

Up until this past weekend, at the time of writing, Girondins de Bordeaux sat top of Ligue 2. Their 1-0 loss to…

November 11, 2022

Analysis

Counter-pressing and aggressive defending: How Stockport County have kept six consecutive clean sheets – scout report

League Two has always been one of the toughest, fastest and most direct leagues in the world. Many clubs inside the competition…

November 11, 2022

Analysis

“A very challenging start”: Why stagnated performances have left Brighton in an early WSL relegation scrap – tactical analysis

The 2022/23 WSL season is now well underway, with all 12 teams having had a chance to show what they can do…

November 9, 2022