Category: Teams

Bundesliga

Josip Stanišić: How the versatile defender fits into Julian Nagelsmann’s dynamic Bayern Munich – scout report

At the time of writing, Julian Nagelsmann has coached Bayern Munich for three competitive games in all competitions. The Bavarian giants are…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ozan Kabak scout report: Not good enough for Liverpool but plenty good enough for Norwich

Ozan Kabak is well known to fans of both the Premier League and Bundesliga, given his spells with Stuttgart, Schalke, and Liverpool.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Wolves woeful finishing prevents an upset against a mediocre Manchester United – tactical analysis

Three games in, 57 shots, and three losses, Wolves have had themselves a dubious start to the Premier League campaign. Manchester United…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Matteo Pessina scout report: How Atalanta’s Euro 2020 champion can play a crucial role in Gasperini’s tactics next season

Despite participating only in a few of Italy’s games on Euro 2020, Matteo Pessina’s performance was very important in their road to…

July 30, 2021

Analysis

Sambi Lokonga scout report: Is the Anderlecht academy product the solution to Arteta’s midfield struggles?

There’s been a lot of controversy around Arsenal’s transfer strategy. They have been judged for selling some of their best players but…

July 23, 2021

Analysis

Saul Niguez scout report: Will jack of all trades midfielder fit Koeman’s Barcelona?

Even though the deal is currently on hold, if the reports are to be believed, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are negotiating an…

July 21, 2021

Analysis

Spurs: Nuno Espirito Santo Wide Pressing Traps and Defensive Solidity | Tactical Analysis – video

Our latest video is a look at how Tottenham Hotspur could potentially set up tactically under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo, based…

July 17, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Naby Keita’s Performance Against Crystal Palace

A major discussion arose in the last few days about Naby Keita and the question that he might be better than Paul…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2018/19: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United have been struggling to live up to their reputation this season, labouring to beat relegation-threatened sides while barely managing to…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2018/19: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

During their last Premier League game against Everton, we pointed out that Pep Guardiola needed to work on the Manchester City defensive…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2018/19: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

This year started badly for Liverpool. Two consecutive away defeats against second-placed Manchester City and Wolverhampton, in the Premier League and FA Cup respectively,…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Injuries force Manchester United to adapt against Crystal Palace

Manchester United came into this game with a continuing great run of form. Having taken 26 points out of 30 in the…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

How Javi Gracia’s conservative approach laid foundations for decisive bold switch against Crystal Palace

Coming into the quarter-final of the FA Cup at Vicarage Road, Watford and Crystal Palace were not in their best shapes. Both…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Were there weaknesses to be found in Manchester City’s controlled demolition of Crystal Palace?

Manchester City managed to keep their race for the Premier League title on with a comfortable 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. The…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Crystal Palace

Despite playing as a winger for most of his youth, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is quickly establishing himself as one of the best right-backs…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – tactical analysis

The Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Crystal Palace ended in annihilation of the visitors, who didn’t get any real chances in…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2019/20: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace – tactical analysis

One of the remaining unbeaten teams in the league, Manchester United, welcomed Crystal Palace in the third match week of the Premier…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2019/20: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – tactical analysis

After two weeks of the international break, Manchester City met Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park resuming their Premier League campaign. Just before…

July 16, 2021

Brendan Rodgers

Premier League 2019/20: Crystal Palace vs Leicester City – tactical analysis

Back in August, most people would not have predicted that Leicester City would sit in the top six of the Premier League by…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace – tactical analysis

The Premier League season is coming to a close. The title has been won, a team has been relegated to the Championship,…

July 16, 2021