Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

More than Grealish – the dynamism and variety of Aston Villa’s attack

Aston Villa struggled a lot in the previous Premier League campaign, nearly getting relegated. However, things have been completely different this season,…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Arsenal 2020/21: Build-up variations around Kieran Tierney – scout report

Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal has already seen the Gunners improve in various aspects. Of course, we can’t expect them to suddenly…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

The 5 tactical solutions that will save Arteta’s job at Arsenal – tactical analysis

Despite their three Premier League wins in a row, Arsenal are still in a difficult position in terms of finding a balance…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020: The key issues Roberto Martinez must fix if Belgium are to win the tournament – tactical analysis

Belgium successfully qualified from EURO 2020 Group B to enter the knockout stage. They began the journey by putting three past Russia…

June 23, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020: Four players who could take Teemu Pukki’s place in Finland’s attack – tactical analysis

Finland were never expected to do well at Euro 2020, given it is their first ever appearance at a major tournament finals.…

June 19, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020: why Slovakia’s defensive strength was the key to their win against Poland – tactical analysis

Euro 2020 is well and truly underway, with all 24 teams having played their first match of the tournament. Monday’s clash between…

June 17, 2021

Analysis

Record-breakers: How Shamrock Rovers’ possession system has put them on course to retain the LOI title – tactical analysis

Shamrock Rovers are one of the most historic clubs in the League of Ireland and have also won more top-flight titles than…

May 26, 2021

Analysis

‘Excellent football’, ‘We are united’ – The tactics fuelling Algeria’s ‘surprising’ contenders

JS Saoura, from the Béchar Province of Algeria and founded in 2008, currently sit second in Algeria’s top tier, Ligue Professionnelle 1.…

April 14, 2021

Analysis

How UD Almeria’s fluid and interesting positional play structure is helping them fight for promotion to La Liga

UD Almeria have been sitting in the second division of Spanish football for close to six years having been relegated from La…

April 8, 2021

Analysis

Pelissier’s project in progress: Four top tactical tweaks leading Lorient’s survival surge

Lorient were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 campaign as the 2019/20 Ligue 2 champions and life hasn’t entirely been comfortable…

April 7, 2021

Analysis

Tactical analysis: Eric Bell’s TCU Horned Frogs

TCU went the fall season of 2020 undefeated in NCAA Women’s soccer, with an 8-0-1 record, and have picked up where they…

April 1, 2021

Analysis

Tactical Analysis: Mark Krikorian’s Florida State Seminoles

Florida State University have consistently had one of the strongest programs over recent years in NCAA women’s soccer and once again this…

April 1, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

3 reasons why Netherlands have looked unconvincing under Frank de Boer

When it was announced that Frank de Boer would be taking over the Dutch national side, you would have expected fans to…

March 30, 2021

Tactical Preview

European U-21 Championship 2021: Rosters and key players to look out for in Group D

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins today, with a lot of talented players competing against each other and drawing attention from clubs…

March 25, 2021

Tactical Preview

European U-21 Championship 2021: Rosters and key players to look out for in Group C

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins today, with a lot of talented players competing against each other and drawing attention from clubs…

March 25, 2021

Tactical Preview

European U-21 Championship 2021: Rosters and key players to look out for in Group B

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins today, with a lot of talented players competing against each other and drawing attention from clubs…

March 25, 2021

Tactical Preview

European U-21 Championship 2021: Rosters and key players to look out for in Group A

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins today, with a lot of talented players competing against each other and drawing attention from clubs…

March 25, 2021

NWSL

Replacing Dahlkemper: Who could replace Abby Dahlkemper for North Carolina

The disruption of Covid-19 caused havoc in soccer in the United States, with many of the National Women’s Soccer League’s biggest stars…

March 13, 2021

Analysis

How Burton Albion are one of the most in-form teams in English football after their managerial change

Heading into the turn of the new year, Burton Albion were rock bottom of League One, six points adrift of safety with…

March 10, 2021

Analysis

Reviving Rennes: Three critical causes of Stephan’s struggle that define Genesio’s job

After suffering four straight defeats and going seven games without a win in all competitions, Julien Stéphan resigned from his role as…

March 10, 2021