Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

How Vojvoda’s change in structure revived Fortaleza – tactical analysis

After reaching unthinkable heights in his first year, Juan Pablo Vojvoda ran out of ideas as his team failed to win their…

November 6, 2022

Analysis

Why Club América’s predictability became a stumbling block for their Apertura hopes – scout report

Having won 12 of a total of 17 matches in the Liga MX Apertura first phase, Club América topped the table and…

November 4, 2022

Analysis

Press-resistant football is the key to de Zerbi’s Brighton vision – tactical analysis

Under the leadership of Graham Potter, Brighton & Hove Albion made immense progress in the Premier League, playing an attractive brand of…

November 1, 2022

Analysis

What are the three main issues that could cost Allegri his job with Juventus? – scout report

A few of the big European teams have been struggling since the start of the season, bringing surprising results in the leagues…

October 28, 2022

Analysis

Saint-Étienne’s defensive deficiencies destroying their 2022/23 Ligue 2 campaign – scout report

Saint-Étienne are one of the most historic clubs in French football. In the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, they enjoyed one of the…

October 28, 2022

Analysis

How Reading have gone from near-relegation to early promotion contenders under Paul Ince – scout report

Last season was a long nightmare for Reading, who started with a six-point deduction that initially affected them in the league table.…

October 26, 2022

Analysis

“A team in evolution”: Why Everton are “on the right track” under Brian Sørensen after a strong start to the WSL season – tactical analysis

After spending time as “best of the rest” in the WSL, Everton Women spent the summer of 2021 planning an assault on…

October 26, 2022

Analysis

Burgos 2022/23: How is the ‘best’ defence in Europe setting up? – scout report

Burgos CF are a team currently playing in the Segunda Division, the second tier of Spanish football. After a mediocre season, finishing…

October 18, 2022

Analysis

Arsenal 2022/23: How far can the Gunners go this season with Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach – scout report

Right now, Arsenal are sitting on top of the Premier League having taken twenty-four points from a possible twenty-seven. They have won…

October 15, 2022

Analysis

Frenetic attacks and a solid mid-block: The tactics behind Danish Superliga leaders FC Nordsjælland – scout report

Founded in 1997, FC Nordsjaelland has become one of the most interesting and exciting teams all over the world, after their achievements…

October 12, 2022

Analysis

How Robbie Neilson has taken Hearts from SPFL promotion to resurgence – scout report

Since Robbie Neilson’s return as manager, Hearts have won promotion to the Scottish Premier League, reached two consecutive Scottish Cup finals, and…

October 1, 2022

Analysis

Aggressive pressing and direct football: How Čukarički are challenging for the Serbian SuperLiga title – tactical analysis

After a long period of irregular top-tier football, Čukarički was newly promoted back in 2013/14 from the second division to the Serbian…

September 28, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Rotating centre-backs and cut-back crosses: here’s why Ajax are the most fluid team in Europe – scout report

Ajax are undoubtedly the greatest selling club in world football. The Dutch giants constantly churn out potential world-class talents, sell them on…

September 24, 2022

Analysis

Villarreal 2022/23: Can Unai Emery’s tactics take The Yellow Submarine to the next stage this season? – tactical analysis

Ever since Unai Emery took control of Villarreal, it feels like something positive is being achieved at the club each season. In…

September 24, 2022

Analysis

Why Casa Pia are the Primeira Liga’s surprise package this season in Portugal – scout report

Casa Pia won promotion to the Primeira Liga for the first time in 83 years. After finishing runners-up, they looked to strengthen…

September 14, 2022

Analysis

Sheriff Tiraspol: The Moldovan champions punching above their weight in Europe – scout report

This time last year, nobody outside of Moldova had really heard of Sheriff Tiraspol, a club founded in 1997, presiding in an…

September 14, 2022

Analysis

“We’re confident in our ability”: Why Rangers are currently taking the SWPL 1 by storm – tactical analysis

There are many women’s football leagues around Europe that perhaps don’t attract as much attention as others, with fans understandably concentrating on…

September 14, 2022

AC Monza

Why Monza may need to be more pragmatic or else prepare for relegation from Serie A – tactical analysis

A debate has popped up regarding the structure of Serie A in recent times. Like in the Premier League, three teams are…

September 10, 2022

Analysis

Defensa y Justicia 2022: Tactical tweaks to help terminate the team’s winless league run – tactical analysis

Located in the Greater Buenos Aires region with 14 other Argentina Primera División teams, Defensa y Justicia are overshadowed by the massive…

September 9, 2022

Analysis

“A team lacking both joy and identity”: Why NJ/NY Gotham have been the NWSL’s strugglers in 2022 – tactical analysis

Fans of the NWSL will always use the same phrases to describe each season, with “full of drama”, “exciting” and “competitive” usually…

September 6, 2022