Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TFAFriday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow the Total Football Analysis page and be part of the squad that want more than just a match report.
Newcastle surprised few with their 4-1 win over PSG in the Champions League – but how did they do it? Luis Kircher explains their man-orientated pressing approach.
There is a decisive NWSL clash coming up between Portland Thorns and Gotham City – Lori He previews it from the tactical perspective.
Jonas Eidevall has signed a contract extension with Arsenal Women, keeping him with the Gunners until 2026. The Swedish coach explained his philosophy on our podcast just over a year ago — a highly recommended listen.
Fernando Diniz’s Fluminense will make up one half of the 2023 Copa Libertadores Final. Last year, Caio Miguel Pontes broke down how the highly-rated coach turned Tricolor Flu Fluzão into Brazil’s most entertaining side.
The Brazilian side will take on Boca Juniors in the Final after Xeneize beat Palmeiras on penalties to advance. We wrote about the Argentinian giants’ major struggles domestically this term — can Fluminense exploit these weaknesses in the final or will Boca be able to overcome them on the big stage?
Nayef Aguerd scored West Ham United’s winner in the UEFA Europa League at Freiburg last night to give them two wins from two group-stage games. Lee Scott analysed why the Moroccan defender was a major talent to track ahead of his Premier League move during his time with Rennes in Ligue 1.
Last Saturday, the latest Total Football Analysis Magazine hit the digital shelves – 27 articles packed full of tactics, analysis, scouting and data viz included in the monthly membership of just €5.99.
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. Enjoy the weekend football!
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