Center-backs are on the move in Serie A, and for very good reason. Here we can see how they can be utilized in rotations up the field, how they can unlock one of your creators on the ball and the importance of rest defense to tie ideas together. Written by Joel Parker. We decided to […]
Deceptive and devious deeds cannot fool audiences forever. Juventus are no longer the force of Italian football, stumbling to see out their season in Serie A. However, there are two ways to depart center stage. Either one can bow out gracefully or flee from the spotlight in shame. Massimiliano Allegri rolled back the years with […]
The proverb goes that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Here the Premier League posed an extreme enigma. Spurs’ sacrifice of any aspirations to end up in the Champions League would contribute to the charge of the champions to a fourth top tier title in a row— at the expense of their local […]
Arsenal were able to take the lead in the first half against a Manchester United side who struggled to pose a serious threat with the possession share they were given. Mikel Arteta’s side were content to defend relatively deep for much of the game, and ultimately remained solid to secure the three points. Tactical analysis […]
Atalanta Bergamo will almost certainly re-enter the Champions League, with a different arrangement than their last appearance two years ago. Perhaps the fluidity is not there, but Gian Piero Gasperini has rebuilt Atalanta through dynamic forwards with different objectives. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. There was no comfortable game for Atalanta […]
A wild and weird nine months have welcomed the tensions from this result. There is no doubt that squad building expenses have cost Chelsea a pretty penny. This policy has been to their detriment and the gain of their fellow competitors— even the hosts. Nonetheless, the campaign could bring about an adequate ending, which is […]
Joško Gvardiol made a decisive impact with a brace, but it was Manchester City’s supremely technical midfielders that stifled Fulham, limiting them to just one shot on goal. Despite a slow start in the first ten minutes, during which City adjusted to Fulham’s shape without the ball, they controlled the proceedings and were efficient when […]
No one can rush the divinities. Their ways are higher than humanity’s. The goddess has blessed a blue and black collective in the north of Italy with greater gifts during the past. However, this might finally turn out to be the year when her smile signals silverware the way of their cabinet. Tactical analysis and […]
Bayer Leverkusen had a two goal cushion coming into the second leg, but they found themselves pegged back despite dominating proceedings, as AS Roma scored twice. Daniele De Rossi did implement some effective changes to aid that, but by now, it seems inevitable what Leverkusen will do after conceding. Two goals in the final ten […]
The global renown of Real is so great that one can only opt to honor its grandeur. Once more, an elite opponent would fall at the seams at the Santiago Bernabéu in the big moments while an unlikely hero showed off his understanding of what it means to put on the iconic white shirt. Tactical […]