Orel Mangala has had a hectic seven months in his career. In late January, he made a move from Nottingham Forest to Lyon, initially on loan with a plan for the transfer to become permanent for up to £30 million ($39.4 million) at the end of the season. This sale was crucial for Forest, helping…

It has been a nearly flawless start to the season for Liverpool FC. Apart from a 2-2 draw at Arsenal and a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have won each of the 15 matches that they have participated in under new manager Arne Slot, and they are the sole UEFA Champions League team who…

The midfield position requires players to be comfortable both in and out of possession. It demands that players contribute to both sides of the game, whether in attack or defence. However, not every player in this position possesses these dual traits; some are skilled on the ball but struggle without it, and vice versa. That’s…

The fullback position has evolved and continues to do so. Once known for constantly holding their width, fullbacks now frequently occupy central areas during build-up play, requiring adaptability and flexibility. Although the position has evolved over the past decade, the core qualities and traits required have remained largely unchanged. Attributes like pace, stamina, and defensive…

It was just a few years ago the world began to witness the emergence of a Norwegian striker who would eventually turn out to be one of the greatest strikers of his generation. Erling Haaland was just a teenage striker in Molde when he put the world on notice by scoring four goals in the…

Jake O’Brien is Everton’s towering Irish centre-half, but what makes the 23-year-old such a threat to the Premier League? Let’s take a look at the numbers and find out!   A strong pre-season from Michael Keane has led to a rough start for Jake O’Brien in the Premier League, the Irish international has played just…