I recently came across this article from Chris Summersell ( https://medium.com/@chris.summersell/the-art-of-running-in-behind-d0dd25170b10 ), and I agree with him. There is a feeling that too much focus is given nowadays on passes into feet, encouraging players to drop to receive, and players making deep runs behind the defensive line are maybe seen as less technical. It’s 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 […]
On June 1st, the two English teams will be facing each other in the UEFA Champion’s league final, after having both overturned unfavorable first leg results in the semi-finals. This season, the two sides have met twice in Premier League with the same result in each game, a 2-1 win for the Reds. We will […]
Creating numerical superiority is a constant target in football. Whether a team is in or out of possession, having at least one more player than the opponent in one area of the pitch is priceless. For obvious reasons, it is much easier to attack or defend with two men against one. With 11 players in […]
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 […]
After convincing wins over Real Madrid and Juventus in the previous rounds, the young Ajax team has drawn attention and could no longer be underestimated by its opponents. Spurs for their part were missing their two best goalscorers, Kane and Son, as well as Sissoko, the 6th most used player by Pochettino this season. Ajax […]