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Head of Set-Piece Analysis Marcel Seifeddine takes a look at the Bundesliga’s most dangerous corner takers – FC Heidenheim.
Staying in Germany, Luis Kircher dives into the data to understand the stories beneath the headlines so far – he identifies some surprising mid-season narratives.
ICYMI yesterday, the latest TFA Scouted report – part of our interactive database of scout reports of 9,500+ players at all levels which is available to directors of football, heads of recruitment, chief scouts for a small monthly fee – was on a promising 17 y/o Serbian being linked to Olympiakos, a player we spotted months ago.
Alexandra Hunt analysed Eiran Cashin of Derby County, expected to leave in January. She explained his importance to Paul Warne’s side and suggested some replacements.
Brandon Liss analysed another 17 y/o talent – George Ilenikhena is making a name for himself under Mark van Bommel at Royal Antwerp, scoring goals off the bench.
From the archives, Fintan O’Reilly suggests;
Paris FC beat Real Madrid this week to end the Spanish side’s UEFA Women’s Champions League journey this term. Revisit our article looking at the French side’s journey back to Europe’s elite.
While Real Madrid have been knocked out of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Barcelona have still won every group-stage game so far. Check out our January scout report on Salma Paralluelo, who bagged a brace in Barca’s 7-0 win last night.
Former Manchester City left-back Angelino is reportedly open to ending his time on loan at Galatasaray from RB Leipzig prematurely next month, with several clubs in Europe’s top-five league said to be interested — where would be a good destination for the Spaniard? We broke down his game back in 2020 in a scout report.
Michael Olise made his third goal contribution in the Premier League since returning from injury as Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion last night. Check out our player analysis of the talented playmaker from his breakthrough season with Reading.
And that’s it for today – we’ll be back on WEDNESDAY with more pieces old and new about everything analysis in the football world. If you are celebrating it, have a wonderful Christmas.
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