Thiago Motta gave us a preview of how he will untether this talented Juventus squad in a commanding first win, as they welcomed newly promoted Como and manager Cesc Fàbregas to Serie A, who have ideas but a challenging season ahead. Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas. Thiago Motta was the talk […]
Pep Guardiola began his ninth season in English football, and once again, kicked off the campaign with three points. Although his side wasn’t at their most clinical best, Guardiola’s tactical tweak, particularly in the first half, created significant problems for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea. Ultimately, the difference came down to the effectiveness of the approaches between […]
Delays in the transfer market and unhappiness from the coach, the last thing that Napoli needed was a bad start to the season. Hellas Verona grew into the game and Antonio Conte’s team “melted like snow in the sun” on his Serie A return. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. It was away […]
Hansi Flick finds himself back in club football and keen to prove that his brilliance at Bayern was no fluke. Although he did not witness a seamless showing for his debut in the dugout, the German will be grateful for the contributions of a figure who has thrived with his handiwork. Tactical analysis and match […]
Kieran McKenna’s side were relatively impressive in the first half with their high pressing approach. However, the space behind their high defensive line eventually became vulnerable, and Liverpool were able to exploit this in the second half with some incisive attacking moves. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. After consecutive promotions under the leadership […]
Generating counters against a chaotic defense is Roberto De Zerbi’s bread and butter, but Olympique Marseille is still a few tools short of what they want to become. And don’t let a crazy scoreline fool you into thinking they dominated in their opening game of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
In a summer of success, the fanfare in the Spanish capital can continue with the Super Cup for its premier club. Real Madrid might have found a way to be even better. As a window into the future, the new ornament in their crown took a first step towards the fulfillment of his destiny. Tactical […]
Erik ten Hag deployed a very similar blueprint to the one that clinched the FA Cup from their inter-city rivals. Manchester United may have been minutes away from another derby victory, but the same dynamics are still present that made the rest of last season a dismal watch. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Jose Mourinho’s latest Champions League expedition with Turkish club Fenerbahçe started with a defeat despite a late equaliser from a free kick by Kahveci. Zhegrova’s deflected goal in injury time sunk Fenerbahçe’s hopes of returning to Turkey with a point in their Champions League qualifier. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided […]