When interpreting possession stats, two parameters cast a shadow of doubt on their relevance:
-Measurement approaches
-Tactical plan of the manager
Consequently, possession statistics can be misleading.

When interpreting possession stats, two parameters cast a shadow of doubt on their relevance:
-Measurement approaches
-Tactical plan of the manager
Consequently, possession statistics can be misleading.
Creating tactics can be very challenging. Picking the right formation is often the hardest part. How do managers chose their formations exactly?
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 […]