Since his return, David Moyes has done a brilliant job at Everton. He has stabilised the side, restored a clear structure, and given the club its identity back. The Toffees now look organised, competitive, and difficult to play against with a much clearer understanding of what they are trying to...
There are a bunch of teams in La Liga that struggle with scoring goals this season. Eight teams are currently sitting at below one goal per game, and especially in the relegation battle, pretty much all of the teams heavily struggle with creating opportunities for themselves. One of those teams...
Barcelona’s 2025/2026 campaign has been significantly disrupted by a serious setback in defence following Andreas Christensen’s knee injury. In late December 2025, the club confirmed that the Danish centre-back suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during a training session, resulting in an...
Liverpool’s 2025/2026 season has begun in stark contrast to pre-season expectations. Rather than establishing early control and consistency under Arne Slot, performances have been inconsistent, with rhythm, attacking cohesion, and efficiency fluctuating throughout the opening fixtures. This instability has extended beyond the team structure; even Mohamed Salah, long Liverpool’s most...
Looking back ten years to the 2015/2016 season, Eintracht Frankfurt were in deep trouble. After conceding a late goal against Werder Bremen on the last matchday of the season, the club dropped to 16th in the league and had to participate in the relegation play-off. With the club on the...
In the Bundesliga, 1. FSV Mainz 05 have had a very weird trajectory in the last couple of seasons. Between being caught in the relegation battle, historically bad seasons and European outings, the club has longed for consistency for years. After a bad start to the season, the team fired...
It was always going to be tough to replace Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman headed west to take over at fallen giants Manchester United. Ten Hag bowed out as a three-time Eredivisie champion, leaving his successor with massive shoes to fill at the Johan Cruijff Arena. CEO Edwin van...
The January transfer window offers teams a second chance. It is time to address what went unaddressed in the summer and respond to problems that have surfaced in the opening half of the season. The window tends to focus on clubs managing injury crises or those needing a final push...
Deportivo Alavés have become highly effective at using set-pieces, particularly corner kicks, to their advantage in the 2025/2026 La Liga season. As the league heads into its winter break, the Basque team has earned eight of their fifteen points from corners. This success is not accidental but the result of...
Who Is Erik Ten Hag? Following the sacking of Marcel Keizer in December 2017, Erik ten Hag took over as the manager of Ajax. Since his appointment, he has won the Eredivisie title in the 2018-19 season and the KNVB Cup. This is on top of a well-documented run to the...
After 11 weeks of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola find themselves just one point off the top four, an achievement few would have predicted at the start of the campaign. The Cherries have quietly evolved into one of the league’s most intriguing sides, combining intensity, structure,...
Something unprecedented is happening in the Scottish Premiership right now. The Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers has dominated Scottish Football for far too long. The last team other than Celtic or Rangers to win the Scottish Premiership was Aberdeen in 1985 under the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson. In fact, since...
The 2024/2025 season saw Barcelona's defensive structure flourish under Hansi Flick, largely thanks to the intelligent partnership between Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí. Their complementary traits, Martínez’s composure, aerial strength, and leadership, combined with Cubarsí’s anticipation, timing, and distribution, created a balanced pairing that perfectly suited Flick’s high defensive line....
When Sandro Wagner was appointed as manager of FC Augsburg this summer, expectations rose very quickly. It looked like a perfect match. For the club, it was the opportunity to finally shake off its image as the 'Plain Jane' of the Bundesliga. Augsburg have played the same season on repeat...
There was a mixed response to Ange Postecoglou's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. However, regardless of which side of the fence you sat on, Thomas Frank was a welcome appointment when he became the new Spurs manager this summer. He was well regarded by most Spurs fans for his work...
While most of the attention in the Bundesliga fell onto "Der Klassiker“ between FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund this Saturday, a couple of exciting other games were taking place earlier. One of those games happened in Heidenheim, where the home team 1. FC Heidenheim faced off against Werder Bremen in...
As Xabi Alonso embarks on his first full season in charge of Real Madrid, one question stands out above all others: How is he trying to get the best out of this immensely talented squad? For years, Los Blancos' success has relied heavily on individual brilliance rather than on a...
Matheus Cunha was one of three marquee signings Manchester United made this past summer. Alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško, Cunha was brought to Old Trafford in order to completely revamp Ruben Amorim’s forward line. Thus far, Cunha has perhaps been the least impactful of the three summer signings, though...
Xabi Alonso faces a tactical conundrum that strikes at the very heart of Real Madrid’s attacking identity: choosing between two world-class Brazilians who both thrive on the same flank. Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo have each built their reputations on dynamic, high-impact performances, yet their best football often comes when deployed...
For over a decade, Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone have been defined by resilience, compactness, and a tactical identity so sharp it became their trademark. Fierce pressing, ruthless transitions, and defensive solidity made Los Colchoneros a nightmare for opponents in Spain and Europe alike. But as the 2025/2026 La Liga...
