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Newcastle United: Realistic player profiles that could elevate them next season
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have been one of the most tactically rigid team to break down over the course of last year. They currently sit 3rd in the table, 6 points ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs (who they recently thrashed 6-1) with a game in hand. Having been appointed at the back of a Saudi takeover,…
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The Role of a Fullback: Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia
The roles and responsibilities of players in football have significantly evolved over the last decade. The most fascinating aspects of the game revolve around differing philosophies in coaching such as profiling of players and playing to their strengths. There are nuances in each system and subsequently in each position that a player is assigned to,…
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Tottenham Hotspurs 3-6 Liverpool: Tactical Breakdown of Key Match Moments
Introduction and Team Setup Liverpool’s Structure Liverpool employed a 4-2-3-1 formation on paper, transitioning to a fluid 4-2-4 in possession and a 4-4-2/4-2-4 midblock out of possession. Liverpool began the match with a 4-2-3-1 formation that morphed into a 4-2-4 during attacking phases. This setup emphasized fluidity and attacking synergy among Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, and…
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