Dribbling has long been one of football’s most eye-catching actions—a burst of creativity capable of shifting momentum in an instant. This tactical analysis examines how dribbling serves as a strategic mechanism within various systems and styles of play, focusing on the roles of Rafael Leão at AC Milan, Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembélé at Paris Saint-Germain, and the...
Massimiliano Allegri has been officially appointed as AC Milan’s new head coach following last week's negotiations. I Rossoneri started their summer reconstruction phase to try to fix what went wrong last season by hiring Igli Tare as the sporting director. This was an attempt to avoid the mistakes made last...
AC Milan hosted Atalanta last Sunday for a game that meant a lot to Atalanta, who won 1-0 and consolidated their third spot in the Serie A table, with now four crucial points separating them from fourth-placed Bologna. On the other hand, the Rossoneri lost another vital match, continuing their slow decline and extinguishing...
Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact, only one player comes to mind. His name is Paolo Maldini. Though he played in a different era, Il Capitano's brilliance on the pitch leaves us with timeless...
Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact, only one player comes to mind. His name is Paolo Maldini. Though he played in a different era, Il Capitano's brilliance on the pitch leaves us with timeless...
Once the Italian national team failed to obtain qualification for the 1992 Euros, Federcalcio brought in legendary AC Milan head coach Arrigo Sacchi to lead Azzurri through the upcoming 1994 World Cup qualifying. As usual, Sacchi took the job following his visionary path. It drew criticism, as he left some...
Warren Bondo recently joined AC Milan from Monza, signing a contract until June 30, 2029. The French midfielder replaces Ismaël Bennacer, who left the Rossoneri in the last hours of the winter’s transfer window, moving to Olympique Marseille. Bondo started his career in 2020 with Nancy. He then received an...
AC Milan announced the loan transfer of the English international Kyle Walker a few days ago, with the option to buy five million euros in the summer, according to Sky Sports Italy. This move represents a huge upgrade for Milan regarding the right-back position since the Italian side has been...
Sérgio Conceição's arrival at AC Milan is a big deal for the club. He's known for being practical and flexible and has loads of experience. His approach is all about making the defence strong and being able to go on the attack quickly. After Paulo Fonseca got the boot, his...
One of the most legendary Serie A matches is set to occur at the San Siro, where AC Milan will face Juventus on Saturday. As we'll see in this tactical analysis, both teams face challenges this season but are determined to make their mark in the race for the league...
Tijjani Reijnders has been one of the most remarkable and impactful midfielders at Milan — and in Serie A overall — this season. He has added a lot of value to the Rossoneri’s performances since his arrival. Following his excellent performances, most notably at the start of this campaign against...
Scoring goals is the most difficult part of the game, so the ability to consistently create high-quality opportunities is extraordinarily valuable. That's the topic of today's tactical theory analysis. We're going to examine how possession-dominant teams create high-xG shots. The first topic of this tactical analysis focuses on creating chances...
Premier League fans, particularly Chelsea fans, will remember the promise that USA international Christian Pulisic brought with him upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2019. After impressing at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund for a number of seasons as a youngster, Pulisic showed some real potential early...
Many new midfielders have arrived in Serie A this season, while plenty of others have moved from one team to another in the same Italian league, looking for more playing time and striving to get their opportunity to shine in one of the most competitive and complicated leagues in terms...
Matchday two of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete, and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations and plays from Champions League week two, delving into what worked and what didn't. This is part two of a series on the 2024/25...
Football season is officially in full swing, after an action-packed summer of Euro 2024 and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Our latest September 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine is out NOW and previews what the 2024/25 campaign might bring across all different leagues around the world! This month we...
Who Is Álvaro Morata? It was an eventful summer for Spaniard Álvaro Morata, who captained his country to Euros glory in Germany. Whilst on the domestic stage, the forward clinched a move to Serie A side AC Milan — a move we speculated on in our previous magazine issue and analysed...
AC Milan’s player acquisitions from the Premier League over the last few years have been interesting and excellent. This includes the signings of Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Olivier Giroud. This summer, the Italian club signed Emerson Royal from Spurs—a signing that could be said to be against their recent...
The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League season marks the continuation of the tournament's prestige, featuring 36 clubs from various European leagues. This year, the competition structure has evolved, creating more opportunities for teams to progress while adding a layer of complexity to the group stages, as we will see in this...
Following the departure of Martina Piemonte and then the Swedish international Kosovare Asllani, AC Milan Women decided to sign the Polish international Nikola Karczewska to most probably get a central role in head coach Suzanne Bakker’s Milan. Numerous changes are happening at Milan to make the team more competitive, both in...
