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Marc Guiu: Analyzing Chelsea’s Incoming Striker
From Renato Veiga to Caleb Wiley, from Cole Palmer to Enzo Fernández, Chelsea have made a habit of snapping up the best young prospects in world football under the Todd Boehly regime. The latest youngster to take his talents to Stamford Bridge is Marc Guiu, who has arrived on a five-year contract from FC Barcelona…
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Jorgen Strand Larsen: The Next Top Norwegian Striker?
Wolves have had a surprising season after Julen Lopetegui left the club after only a few matches because of his resentment with the board. Nonetheless, Gary O’Neil came along and took the club higher up the table, remaining in the top half of the table for some time, though they ended up finishing 14th with…
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Sergi Cardona: A Lesson on the Power of Free Transfers
After wallowing around the Seguda División for five years, Las Palmas made their return to Spain’s top flight last year. Not much was expected of García Pimienta’s men, with computer models like Opta’s projecting them dead last, with the second highest odds to be relegated. However, they surprised many by not only surviving…
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Jacob Greaves: From League Two to the Premier League
The center back position in football is always evolving. From the time when center backs were just there to keep the ball out of their net, we’ve reached a time where they have to be good all round: ball distribution, progression, versatility and intelligence. Clubs have become very specific about the profile of center…
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Reuell Walters: What Can He Offer to Luton?
Club: Arsenal Nationality: England Position: CB, RB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’0”/183cm Age: 19 Strengths: physicality, strength, ball-carrying, tackling, speed, passing Areas for Development: anticipation, experience After suffering relegation from the Premier League, Luton Town have been hard at work to ensure that they will blaze through the EFL Championship and make a swift…
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What Can Enzo Barrenechea Provide to Aston Villa’s Midfield?
Club: Aston Villa Nationality: Argentina Position: DM, CM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’1”/186cm Age: 23 Strengths: IQ, anticipation, positional discipline, passing, technical security, duels, tackling Areas for Development: decision-making When Unai Emery took charge of Aston Villa on October 24, 2022, the English club sat 16th in the Premier League table, just one point…
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Albert Sambi Lokonga’s Chance for Redemption at Sevilla
Sevilla ended the La Liga season in 14th with a disappointing 41 points and this summer many of their best players are leaving. With new coach Francisco Javier García Pimienta, Sevilla are looking to improve on last season and earn the ticket to play European football next season. Desperate to turn around their fortunes, the…
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Peque Fernández: Analyzing Sevilla’s New Signing
Sevilla are on the lookout for a reconstruction of their squad after finishing 14th in the league with just 41 points. One signing they have made to reconstruct this squad is that of Peque Fernández, a player who scored 18 goals in the second division last season at only 21 years of age. Does that…
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Ladislav Krejčí: Analyzing Girona’s Czech Recruit
After Girona’s outstanding season qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history, they will be looking to maintain their output from last season. To do this, one signing they have made is Ladislav Krejčí, replacing the departing Eric García who was on loan last season at the club. Will he…
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What Can Rafa Mir Bring to Valencia’s Attack?
Valencia CF haven’t played in a European competition since 2020 when they lost against Atalanta in the round of 16 in the Champions League. Last season they were in 7th place on matchday 31 and on matchday 38 they were 9th, 8 points from 7th placed Real Betis. Can Rafa Mir be the man who…