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Tactical analysis Sheffield United Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Premier League

Sheffield United – Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs Reveal How Not To Build Attacks (3-1)

July 3, 2020 England No Comments

Despite dominating possession, Tottenham Hotspur showed very little creativity in their unbalanced system, and were rightly punished for it. Sheffield United were finally back to their normal selves, ...

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Tactical analysis Watford Southampton 1-3

Watford – Southampton: Ralph-ball Gives You Ings (1-3)

June 29, 2020 England No Comments

Two goals from in-form striker Danny Ings capped off a deserved win for Southampton, while aggravating Watford’s relegation concerns further. Though the similar shapes stopped both teams from creating...

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Tactical analysis Everton Liverpool 0-0 Premier League

Everton – Liverpool: A Derby Deadlock That Lacked More than Just Goals (0-0)

June 22, 2020 England No Comments

The 236th Merseyside derby was already historic, for circumstances we are all aware of. The match itself, however, will go down as a fixture worth forgetting in this famous matchup. Both club’s rusty ...

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Tactical analysis Athletic Club Atlético Madrid 1-1 LaLiga

Athletic Club – Atlético Madrid: Balanced Structures, Balanced Outcome (1-1)

June 15, 2020 Spain No Comments

Athletic Club and Atlético Madrid present striking similarities both in appearance and in tactics. The Red and White home kits and the layout of the club crests reveal their common roots, and their ph...

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Tactical analysis SC Freiburg Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 Bundesliga

SC Freiburg – Borussia Mönchengladbach: Gladbach Huffed and Puffed, but got Handed A Significant Blow (1-0)

June 6, 2020 Germany No Comments

With just four games left on the schedule, SC Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach both could not afford to lose, if they were to compete in their desired European competition. Gladbach dominated pos...

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Tactical analysis Borussia Mönchengladbach Union Berlin 4-1 Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach – Union Berlin: Re-energized Gladbach Turn on the Style (4-1)

June 1, 2020 Germany No Comments

After dropping five points in the space of a week, Borussia Mönchengladbach recorded an important victory over Union Berlin, and produced some fine football in the process. Marcus Thuram and Alassane ...

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Tactical analysis Borussia Mönchengladbach Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach – Bayer Leverkusen: Rose Adjusts, Bosz Counters (1-3)

May 24, 2020 Free No Comments

The biggest Bundesliga game of the weekend did not disappoint. Peter Bosz’s tactical change into a 3-4-3 formation saw the attacking trio of Karim Bellarabi, Moussa Diaby and Kai Havertz burst into to...

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Eintracht Frankfurt – Borussia Mönchengladbach: Gladbach Punish Unbalanced Frankfurt (1-3)

May 17, 2020 Germany No Comments

Mönchengladbach did not miss a beat as they strolled past a disorganized Eintracht Frankfurt. Gladbach constantly adjusted their shape in the buildup, scoring twice inside the first seven minutes. Fra...

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A Rose Revolution

April 20, 2020 Free No Comments

Once regarded as one of Europe’s biggest clubs, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s decline post-1970’s has tainted a city so rich in football history. However, the club’s latest managerial appointment has pro...

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Why The Mourinho Makeover Is Failing At Tottenham

April 4, 2020 England No Comments

Awful league form and an early Champions League exit have raised the question whether José Mourinho is still an elite football manager. Public ramblings towards Tanguy Ndombélé, Eric Dier hurdling row...

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Author: Joel Parker