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Tactical Analysis: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen
On the Bundesliga’s second weekend back after the two-month break, it brought with it another fantastic fixture featuring managers Marco Rose and Peter Bosz. Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen have made plenty of noise this season via their performances and tactics, with both teams competing for the Champions League spots over the course of the…
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Tactical Analysis: Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
After for the first time in two months last weekend, the Bundesliga resumed play for Matchday 27. In the earlier kick-off, Bayern Munich’s nearest title challengers Borussia Dortmund continued their scintillating form with a hard fought 2-0 away win at Europa League hopefuls Wolfsburg. Thus, it was up to Bayern to maintain their four-point…
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Scouting Report: Sandro Tonali
Since being promoted to Italy’s top flight last year, Brescia have struggled to make the step up in Serie A, with Le Rondinelle currently bottom of the table, sitting nine points away from safety. However, despite their woes, they have the most exciting young midfielder in Italy: Sandro Tonali. The young Italian was a crucial part…
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Identifying Chelsea’s Next Left Back
Since the departure of club legend Ashley Cole in 2014, Chelsea have spent over £80 million on left backs of varied profiles and ages in an attempt to replace him. However, none of them have managed to hold down a spot in what has been Chelsea’s problem position for six years. In fact, it…
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Tactical Analysis: Leipzig vs. Freiburg
With the Bundesliga resuming this week after a two month break, RB Leipzig took upon Freiburg at the Red Bull Arena. Both sides lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, but Leipzig’s shape on the ball kept changing throughout the game. Leipzig came into the game as favourites and had to win the game to…
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of a Man-Oriented Back Three
In this piece, I will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of a man-oriented back three, but to start, I should clarify what is meant by the phrase “man-oriented.” Rarely is full man-marking seen in the modern game because of its susceptibility to being dragged out of position by the opponents’s movement. Man-oriented back threes are…
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Player Analysis: Milot Rashica
Milot Rashica is a 23-year-old winger playing for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. Although his club is currently struggling in 17th place, nine points away from automatic safety, Rashica has impressed – registering 10 goals and four assists in all competitions for Bremen. Since joining from Vitesse in January 2018, the Kosovan forward has gone…
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Five African Players that are Ready for a Move to Europe
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging African football, as clubs across the continent struggle to stay afloat. Their prized assets have become easy targets for European clubs to pounce on, and with no end to the crisis in sight, a player exodus looms. Here are five players playing in Africa who are ready for a…
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Megan Rapinoe: A Champion on and off the Pitch
When France Football revealed their list of the most influential people in football this week, two names stood out amongst the rest, drawing attention in social media. One was journalist Jonathan Wilson (ranked 41st), whose unexpected entry was a minor talking point, mainly by journalists and his fellow colleagues, who celebrated it with light-hearted jokes.…
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Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Union Berlin: A Complex Overview of a Complex Derby
In many respects, Berlin is an anomaly. The heart of geopolitical discourse for the best part of the 20th Century, the memories of a different world are still fresh in the minds of many of the city’s residents. Whilst there is no doubt that the fall of the Wall liberated the German capital’s soul, the…
