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Pressing Traps in 3-1-3-3 Formation
Pressing is a crucial part of modern football and has become an integral part of many teams’ tactical play, utilizing pressing traps to take advantage of the opponent’s potential vulnerabilities in the build-up and hit on the counter. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the use of pressing traps in a 3-1-3-3…
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Ademola Lookman: The Journeyman Who Has Found His Home in Atalanta
“That’s a really tough one. I think trying to speak and communicate as much as you can with family, whether that’s on FaceTime on the phone, or texting,” he added. These were the words of Ademola Lookman, talking to Sarah Shephard of The Athletic recently. He was asked how he felt dealing loneliness that comes…
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Will Still and Stade de Reims Are Trend Setters
From backstage to front and centre, Will Still’s Reims are a shining light for others in Ligue 1 Assistant managers are often rarely mentioned in days of victories or turmoil but when the football gods strike and a head coach is sacked, these invisible conscripts are thrust to the top of a club’s chain…
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Moises Caicedo – Meteoric Feels Insufficient
The night of December 21st, 2020, Moises Caicedo walked off of the field for the last time as an Independiente del Valle player. They had just suffered a 1-0 loss to CD Macara in the Second Phase of the Ecuadorian Serie A. Just a few days later, he was plucked from his native land to…
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The Cristiano Ronaldo Effect in Saudi Arabia and Al-Nassr
Following the controversial move by Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, Al-Nassr grabbed the chance to sign the superstar. The move has since caused a buzz in Saudi Arabia. Rudi Garcia, the Al-Nassr coach, was amazed at the packed press conference when Ronaldo arrived at the club. He was only used to just three or four…
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Ryan Kent Is Back to His Best on the Pitch, but Will He Sign a New Deal at Rangers?
Since Michael Beale’s arrival at the club as manager, Ryan Kent is back to playing his best football, and Rangers must ensure he signs a new contract. The 26-year-old was floundering under the previous manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Kent was involved in a training video from one of van Bronckhort’s first sessions where the Dutchman’s first-team…
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Gracia(s) Jesse, but It’s Time for Javi
The idea that Jesse Marsch was the sole reason Leeds avoided the drop last year is perhaps filled with more romance than substance. A Burnley victory against Newcastle on the final day would have condemned the Whites to the drop, whilst a draw with the Magpies meant that Yorkshire outfit would have to win at…
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Stefan Bajčetić: Liverpool’s Technically Astute and Commanding Midfield Presence
Stefan Bajčetić received a standing ovation from the Anfield terraces as he was substituted against Everton on February 13. The teenager was named as man of the match in his first ever Merseyside derby. He emanated maturity way beyond his years: a pillar of calmness, technique and dynamism that dictated proceedings from the middle of…
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Southampton’s Disastrous Nathan Jones Experiment
During his 94 days in charge of Southampton Football Club, Nathan Jones did not mount a survival charge as the St. Mary’s faithful would have hoped but instead built a legitimate case for being the worst managerial appointment of the Premier League eta. His tenure was the 6th shortest in Premier League history, yet it…
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Kaiserslautern: The Devils That Lost Their Tridents
It seems that nicknaming your team The Red Devils is a surefire way to guarantee your club’s success. Manchester United seem the most obvious example, but there is a host of other teams who share this nickname. Al Ahly, America de Cali and Hapoel Tel Aviv have trophy cabinets overflowing with honors. AC Milan could…
