Category: Team Analysis

Analysis

José Bordalás Tactics At Valencia 2021/2022: Why He And Valencia Remain A Work In Progress – Tactical Analysis

Jose Bordalas was appointed Valencia manager at the end of last season. His appointment was intended to bring some much-needed stability back to the…

September 14, 2025

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José Bordalás Tactics At Getafe 2023/2024 – What Makes Them The Most Dangerous Team In The Air Across Europe’s Top Five Leagues

La Liga has been known to throw a few curve balls in recent years regarding teams doing better or worse than expected.…

September 14, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Euro U21: Lee Carsley Tactics For England U21 – Tactical Analysis

Despite losing to the eventual finalists in the quarter-final, England’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup highlighted early signs of a…

September 14, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Erik Ten Hag Tactics At Bayer Leverkusen 2025/2026: A Tactical Mismatch That Ended In 3 Matches – Team Analysis

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Werder Bremen faced off against Bayer Leverkusen at the Weserstadion, for Matchday 2 of the new Bundesliga season. Both teams had…

September 13, 2025

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UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview – Denmark Under Kasper Hjulmand Tactics

Since their impressive achievements in the last Euros, the Danish national side has achieved varying levels of success, qualifying for the 2022…

September 11, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Leeds United Transfer Analysis 2025/2026: Can Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, & Lukas Nmecha Save Daniel Farke’s Side? – Team Analysis

Leeds United have started the 2025/2026 Premier League season strongly, picking up four points from their first three games. They have kept…

September 11, 2025

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Germany Vs Northern Ireland [3-1] FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2025: Julian Nagelsmann Tactics To Break Down Mid-Low Blocks – Team Analysis

Germany started their FIFA World Cup qualifier campaign with a disappointing defeat away to Slovakia. However, they bounced back with a 3-1…

September 11, 2025

Amadou Onana

UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Belgium

After a disappointing 2022 FIFA World Cup, which saw Belgium exit at the group stages, Roberto Martínez resigned as head coach after…

September 11, 2025

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Ange Postecoglou Attacking Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Asked about his utilisation of inverted full-backs following the impressive 2-0 victory against Bournemouth, Ange Postecoglou joked, “There’s no secret, I’m just…

September 11, 2025

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3 New Sunderland Manager Options 2023/2024: Will Still, Fabian Hürzeler, Steve Cooper – Head Coach Analysis

Following a surprise finish in the playoffs in the EFL Championship last season, Sunderland had hoped that the club could push on…

September 11, 2025

Amad Diallo

Premier League 2025/2026: How Manchester United Can Beat Manchester City At The Etihad – Tactical Preview

Manchester City have lost three games in a row for the first time since April 2018. Their local rivals, Manchester United, will look to…

September 11, 2025

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Steve Cooper Tactics At Nottingham Forest 2022/2023 – What Can Be Expected From Their Long-Awaited Premier League Return?

After changing 20 managers in 22 seasons, Nottingham Forest finally achieved consistency with the mid-season arrival of Steve Cooper. The new manager…

September 11, 2025

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Urs Fischer Tactics At Union Berlin 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

For those who have known 1. FC Union Berlin for years, or perhaps even decades, they might think that the limit has…

September 11, 2025

Alejandro Balde

Hansi Flick Tactics At Barcelona 2025/2026: High Line, High Risk, High Reward – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 La Liga campaign arrives as a defining chapter for Barcelona under the stewardship of Hansi Flick, following a season that…

September 10, 2025

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Jagoba Arrasate Defensive Tactics At RCD Mallorca 2024/2025 – The La Liga Giant Killers

Despite the 2024/25 La Liga season still being in its infancy after only eight matches, a potential dark horse has begun to…

September 9, 2025

2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke Analysis – Their Fall, Rise And Fall Again

When you hear the phrase ‘fallen giant’, you may be forgiven for thinking of former Bundesliga titans FC Schalke. Cast your mind…

September 8, 2025

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Zlatko Dalić Tactics For Croatia At Euro 2024 – Pressing Problems And Counter Concerns

Croatia were the first team to finish playing two games at this year’s Euros, but they were not able to win either…

September 8, 2025

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2022 FIFA World Cup Tactical Preview: South Korea

The Qatar World Cup will be South Korea’s 10th consecutive appearance in the major competition. Led by Paulo Bento, former Portugal and…

September 7, 2025

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Roberto De Zerbi Tactics At Brighton & Hove Albion 2023/2024 – Why Teams Are Combating Them With A Diamond Pressing Shape

Despite selling two of their most important players this season, Roberto De Zerbi‘s Brighton have made a magnificent start to the Premier…

September 6, 2025

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How To Stifle Brighton’s Infamous Build-Up Play Under Roberto De Zerbi Tactics 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Can anyone stop this Brighton attack? Chelsea tried over the weekend and we’re handed a 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge. There was…

September 6, 2025