An analysis of the 2020 European champions through games observation and data analysis. All data collected are from uefa.com unless stated otherwise. Viewers might need to pause the videos on some occasions to give themselves time to read the whole slide. If you would like to receive the PowerPoint version, please message me and I […]
Following up on my previous analysis of Nagelsmann’s defensive organisation’s and attacking transition’s principles of play (https://tacticandtechnique.com/rb-leipzig-principles-of-play-under-julian-nagelsmann-defensive-organisation-and-attacking-transition/), I will now look at the other 2 moments of the game. Quick ball circulation, depth over width and preventing counter attacks This sums up what RB Leipzig are looking to achieve when they are in possession of […]
Nagelsmann’s brand of football is based on 31 principles. ‘The players probably can’t list them all. But once I stop training and ask them what we are currently working on, they can name that particular principle,’ he said. Those 31 principles are Nagelsmann’s trade secret. Football Hackers: The science and art of data revolution, Christoph […]
At the end of last season, Juventus decided to take a new direction in terms of playing style. With this in mind, they replaced Massimiliano Allegri with a fellow Italian coach seen by many as his total opposite, Maurizio Sarri. In a previous article at the beginning of the season, I already discussed some of […]
Few weeks ago, we looked at the first changes made by Maurizio Sarri since his appointment ( https://tacticandtechnique.com/a-first-assessment-of-sarris-juventus/ ), comparing his Juventus to Allegri’s one in all the phases of the game. After 10 games played this season, it’s now time for a second review. Sarri is recognized as an attack-minded coach, and analysis often […]
After five seasons together, Juventus and Max Allegri decided to part ways in the summer 2019. During his last season, the Tuscan manager has been heavily criticised for his defensive approach of the game and the issues his team had to create chances, producing more often than in previous seasons some disappointing performances. With the […]
Ajax was the surprise team of the 2018/19 season, reaching the UEFA Champion’s League semi-finals after knocking out the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus. What really impressed the observers though was their attacking and dominant football. Over the course of the season, the Dutch side has scored 192 goals in 69 games, 2.8 goals […]
With the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer, Juventus were under the spotlight and one of the obvious favorite for the Champions League. They reached the final twice since 2015, losing to Real Madrid in 2017 and being eliminated in the quarter final in 2018 by Real Madrid and Ronaldo again. Having their nemesis […]