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Using Ruch Chorzow of Poland, Marcel Seifeddine investigates the effectiveness of packing the six-yard box at corners.
Jadon Sancho has returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan – Luis Kircher looks at how he will fit into their current tactical structure.
ICYMI yesterday, the ‘Moneyball Method’ has helped certain clubs punch above their financial weight thanks to shrewd transfer business. In her weekly column, Alexandra Hunt created a ‘Moneyball XI’, finding undervalued players with overlooked statistics.
In Belgium, Standard Liege are not really firing in attack – Brandon Liss looked at Ivan Lecko’s gameplan and suggested how they can improve.
From the archives, Fintan O’Reilly suggests;
A year on from joining Arsenal, 20 y/o Kathrine Kühl is reportedly set to Everton on loan for the rest of the 2023/24 campaign. Our scout report from her time at Nordsjælland analysed why she is seen as one of Denmark’s top talents.
“We’re getting him for the centre-back position” — Eric Dier is on his way to FC Bayern. In late-2023, we analysed where Tuchel’s side must improve to compete in the UEFA Champions League — does Dier help solve any of these problems?
Several Premier League clubs are said to be showing interest in 20 y/o Marlon Gomes. Our scout report on Vasco da Gama’s ‘swiss army knife’ sheds light on why.
Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada is said to be “very high” on Atlético Madrid’s transfer wishlist. Read all about the 22 y/o who’s made a name for himself in MLS.
And that’s it for this week – we’ll be back on Monday with more pieces old and new about everything analysis in the football world.
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