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Scouting Report: Kellyn Acosta
Kellyn Acosta is a product of what is widely regarded as the best academy in America, FC Dallas. Acosta made his professional debut for the club at 18 years of age in August of 2013. Kellyn also received his first international call up in 2016 from former USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann. While he was…
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What to Expect From Patrick Vieira’s Men In 2017
Background NYCFC had high expectations coming into the 2015 MLS season having signed world class players including David Villa and Frank Lampard before the team had even stepped foot on a pitch together. After a rough start to the season NYCFC realized they needed a player to create the opportunities for David Villa, a midfield…
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Player Analysis: Piotr Zielinski
Piotr Zielinski From playing on Empoli to being a shoo-in to start agains the defending European Champions, Piotr Sebastian Zielinski has undergone a lot of progress over the past year. The Polish midfield virtuoso was born in the small Polish town of Zabkowice Slaskie. With an area of 13.67 square miles and a population of…
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Tactical Analysis: Claude Puel’s Southampton Challenge
Claude Puel is a very interesting figure. Minimal hype was made of the former Nice manager’s arrival on the south coast and 6 months into his journey with Southampton and things have been hit and miss as they sit in 12th place in the Premier League. Puel’s men have however booked their ticket to Wembley…
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Tactical Analysis: Napoli’s Revolution – The Maurizio Sarri Effect
Napoli have become a force to reckoned with under Maurizio Sarri. Over the years, when the likes of Mazzarri and Benitez were in charge, Napoli were not able to get maximum use out of their players and often ending up relying on one player shining to get them through. However, Sarri has now got Napoli playing some…
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Player Analysis: The Evolution of Nemanja Matić
Background Nemanja Matic. A player that draws out many different opinions from within the football world, the Serbian has come a long way since making his first team debut for 3rd division Serbian side Kolubara Lazarevec at the age of 16. Matic stayed on as a squad player, amassing 16 appearances in three seasons. The…
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Compilation: Mesut Özil – 2016/17
Video showcases some of Mesut’s best moments so far this season. The trequartista will be hoping to continue his goal scoring form this season in Arsenal’s title run. Supplemented with his creative skills, Mesut is a delightful player to watch. Video by @ThatGooner.
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Compilation: Alexis Sánchez – 2016/17
A video showcasing how excellent the Chilean has been so far this season. Alexis showcases his power, flair, great finishing ability and all-round play. Alexis has truly become a great fit in his new #9 role at Arsenal; it marks a return to familiar territory however with the Chilean having played as one of the most…
