Sub-par performances have led many Serie A fans to wonder what went wrong with Douglas Costa.
A tactical analysis of Costa’s failure to adapt to Sarriball.
Tag: Football Analysis
Defensive Blocks: How do they work?
Facing a strong defender or defensive midfielder is hard but still doable.
However, facing a compact defensive block is the hardest part.
What are defensive blocks?
How does it work?
Jose Bordalas: Getafe’s mastermind
Getafe, Madrid’s silent heroes. Guided by Jose Bordalas, here is how he managed to break through and achieve great results.
Premier League: restart preview
The Premier League is back. Here is what you should expect.
The only way the european superleague could work
Rumours about the introduction of a European Superleague keep on emerging. Here is our proposal to make it more interesting.
African football is the next big thing
Football all over the world is focused on Europe and South America.
People tend to forget about how great African football is, here is a reminder for them!
Is Tiki-Taka dead?
Tiki-Taka was introduced to the world of football by Johan Cruyff during the last 80s of the 20th century. Pep Guardiola was named head coach of FC Barcelona back in 2008. He moved from being […]
The away goals rule is trash.
The away goals rule is killing the excitement in football.
Is playing at home really an advantage?
A team that plays at home is always the favourite no matter who they’re playing against. What makes playing away from home so difficult?
Penalty kicks, are they all about luck?
Penalty kicks have always been crucial in football. What does it take to score/save a penalty?
Cruyff’s 3-4-3 diamond
Johan Cruyff, a symbol of European football, lived his glory days as a coach playing in a 3-4-3. At a time where most football teams would play using a 4-4-2 formation, Johan Cruyff stepped in […]
The False 9 break down
We break down the False 9 role and explain how to properly operate in the team’s benefit while leading the front of attack.
The Midfield Maestro Receipe
This Tactical Note is an attempt to determine what it takes for a midfielder to orchestrate his team’s display when retaining possession. We will call a player successfully able to do so a Maestro. What’s […]
