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Carlo Ancelotti

The TFA Tactics Show | Joaquin, Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid plus Everton | Tactical Analysis

Welcome to our fortnightly TFA Tactics Show – all about tactics, data and analysis. In today’s show, Gabe, Daniel and Emerson discuss…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

San Jose Earthquakes: Seismic issues leading to MLS-worst defensive marks – scout report

To call this a tough season for the San Jose Earthquakes is an understatement. With 22 points from 20 games, they are…

July 23, 2022

Analysis

“They will not want to play us”: Why Netherlands coach Mark Parsons’ claim about France may not be entirely correct – tactical analysis

Euro 2022 has been a rocky tournament so far for defending champions the Netherlands, which was expected given that former Portland Thorns…

July 20, 2022

Analysis

England U19s at Euro 2022: How the Young Lions won their 11th championship – scout report

The England U19s continued their impressive recent record at the UEFA European Youth Championship by lifting the trophy for the second time in…

July 12, 2022

Analysis

Toulouse 2021/22: How inverted wingers helped lead Montanier’s side to the Ligue 2 title – scout report

Narrowly missing out on promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2020-21 season, before losing in the playoff final, Toulouse had extra incentive…

July 11, 2022

Analysis

“An amazing journey”: Why recent performances can give New Zealand hope ahead of their home World Cup – tactical analysis

Just over a week ago, New Zealand faced Wales for a friendly encounter at the Pinatar Arena in Spain, which ended in…

July 6, 2022

Analysis

How table-toppers LAFC are redesigning the modern MLS blueprint – scout report

Often wrongly labelled as a league equivalent to world football’s retirement home, the MLS has been through a massive glow-up in recent…

July 1, 2022

Analysis

Bordeaux 2021/22: Analysing Les Girondins’ crash course campaign – tactical analysis

FC Girondins Bordeaux ended the season at the bottom of Ligue 1. A catastrophic campaign saw Bordeaux concede 91 goals in 38…

June 29, 2022

Analysis

Al-Ittihad 2021/22: How the Jeddah giant’s title charge has slipped away – tactical analysis

Chasing their first Saudi Pro League title since the 2008/09 season, Al-Ittihad have collapsed at the business end of the season. The…

June 27, 2022

Analysis

Lazio 2021/22: An end of season evaluation of the chaotic Sarriball – tactical analysis

Lazio ended the Serie A season in 5th place, securing Europa League football in the last two weeks of the season. After…

June 22, 2022

Analysis

Millonarios 2022: How Alberto Gamero guided his side to the top of Primera A – tactical analysis

Millonarios have had an impressive campaign in the Apertura portion of the Categoría Primera A 2022 season. The side from Colombia’s capital…

June 21, 2022

Analysis

Portland Timbers 2022: Their fall from MLS Cup finalists – tactical analysis

Portland Timbers entered the recent international break off the back of three consecutive defeats, leaving them languishing in 12th place in the…

June 20, 2022

Analysis

UEFA Nations League 2021/22: Why France did not win a single game – tactical analysis

With the first batch of UEFA Nations League matches now complete, it is a great time to look at the squads ahead…

June 16, 2022

Analysis

“Often lacked the final punch”: Why OL Reign can be positive about 2022 despite a mediocre start – tactical analysis

The 2022 NWSL regular season is now nine rounds old, which means that we have had a good opportunity to assess each…

June 15, 2022

Analysis

Halmstad 2022: How Magnus Haglund has guided his side to the top of the Superettan – tactical analysis

Halmstad entered the international break two points clear at top of the Swedish Superettan having lost just once in their opening ten…

June 14, 2022

Analysis

Australia 2022: The springs behind the Socceroos pursuit of World Cup qualification – tactical analysis

Finishing third out of six nations in their qualifying group and just one point ahead of Oman, Australia’s qualification campaign could be…

June 13, 2022

Allsvenskan

How Häcken’s build-up play and defensive discipline has them at the top of the Allsvenskan – tactical analysis

Häcken entered the international break on the back of a five-game winning streak which propelled them to the summit of the Swedish…

June 7, 2022

Analysis

Corinthians 2022: Why Vitor Pereira’s positional play is failing in Brazil – scout report

Under Vitor Pereira, Corinthians have been, if anything, inconsistent. Despite promising moments, such as their 2-0 win over Boca Juniors, they haven’t…

June 7, 2022

Analysis

Enlivening Les Dogues: Four essential areas Lille must strengthen in summer 2022 – scout report

Lille achieved the improbable in 2020/21 when they finished one point and one place above Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 table…

June 3, 2022

Analysis

2021/22 Spanish Segunda Division playoffs: How they work and a tactical overview of each team – tactical analysis

With the majority of domestic football finished for the 2021/22 season in Europe, many people are starting to look toward international matches.…

June 2, 2022