Wolves: How do United approach this?

Thoughts on the Chelsea game? “A top team has to be complete in the four moments of the game. Possession, non-possession, defensive transition, attacking transition… You can be an attacking team, you can be a less attacking team, you have to be good in every moment. That’s a basic thing.” Manchester United vs Chelsea; aContinue reading “Wolves: How do United approach this?”

Profiling: Hakim Ziyech

This article was originally posted at Tussen de Linies by @Wes Beuvink and @RichardLochten and has been translated into English by @PeterWolbers The old-fashioned ‘number 10’ ánd playmaker, around which the rest of the team is built, is barely seen any more in contemporary football. In the Dutch city of Enschede however, there is still one of theseContinue reading “Profiling: Hakim Ziyech”

Italy vs Scotland Brief Video: The Good and the bad.

Given their record in major European competition, the Italians are always mentioned for success. Conte possesses a very flexible squad which can be used in different formations and systems of his choice, despite lacking in attack. Against Scotland, Conte set up his team in a similar shape to his conquering Juventus team. Bonucci who is world classContinue reading “Italy vs Scotland Brief Video: The Good and the bad.”

Allegri’s Juventus set-up in 3-5-2

The Italian league has gained a reputation for being a league heavy in tactical and strategic components. Since 2012 few teams have been able to go toe to toe with Serie A giants Juventus. Defeat to Barcelona in last year’s UCL was the only thing that could stop Allegri from Juve’s first ever treble in his firstContinue reading “Allegri’s Juventus set-up in 3-5-2”