The Issue of Passivity – MX
A solid start was masked by an overly passive 5-4-1 and ultimately ended in a 5-1 defeat for Dino Toppmöller and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Frankfurt’s pressing adjustments secure victory over Galatasaray – MH
Eintracht Frankfurt won their opening Champions League matchday with a 5-1 victory over Galatasaray Istanbul. After about ten minutes, Frankfurt were trailing 0-1, but thanks in part to adjusted pressing, they were able to turn the game around. What follows is an aspect analysis of Frankfurt’s attacking press against the Istanbul side’s build-up play.
Chance Conversion – MH
Conversion rate has statistically been proven to be one of the best indicators for predicting a team’s success (Souza et al., 2019). All the more astonishing, then, that the underlying influencing factors are still largely unknown to most, leaving chance conversion for many as something of a black box. This analysis aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of goalscoring situations.
U21 European Championship Final: English Manipulation of the German Pressing – MH
England wins the U21 European Championship final against Germany 3-2. After just 20 minutes, England leads 2-0. This aspect analysis focuses on the reasons behind the German attacking press’s lack of access to England’s build-up play.
(Mis)judgments in Football Analysis (1/3) – MH
Daniel Kahneman was one of the leading psychologists of our time. In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, he presented extensive insights from his many years of research. This article explores how Kahneman’s findings, along with other insights from behavioral science, can be applied to (strategic and tactical) football analysis.
The Timing Game – MH
The Timing Game describes a playing philosophy in which the right moment of an action is crucial. It not only allows pressing traps to be reversed but also enables teams to break down deep defensive blocks with precision. In the Premier League, Brighton’s then-manager Roberto De Zerbi took this tactical approach to a new level.
Inter Milan U19: Team Analysis – MH
Inter Milan’s U19 team is the only side in this season’s UEFA Youth League to have won all their matches so far, finishing the group stage of the “Youth Champions League” in first place. They also secured victory in the knockout playoff round and will now face Bayern Munich U19 in the Round of 16. This analysis will take a closer look at Inter Milan’s tactical structures and mechanisms under head coach Andrea Zanchetta in the Youth League while also considering possible approaches against them.
Organized Chaos: Bournemouth’s Possession Principles Against Nottingham – MH
On Matchday 23, the two surprise teams of the Premier League faced off. Nottingham, unbeaten in their last nine matches, has impressed this season with outstanding defensive work. Bournemouth, coached by Andoni Iraola and now unbeaten in 12 games, takes a completely different tactical approach compared to most other teams. In an interview with TNT Sports, Guardiola remarked: “Today, modern football is the way Bournemouth, Newcastle, Brighton, and Liverpool play.” What exactly are these teams doing differently? Bournemouth’s approach will be analyzed in detail based on this match.
Between a Lack of Stability and Connection Issues
Tottenham Hotspur and TSG Hoffenheim disappoint on Thursday evening in Sinsheim, with Hoffenheim showing promising adjustments in the second half but still falling short. It was a match defined by approaches and ambivalence, as both teams displayed glimpses of potential but lacked the necessary consistency and presence. (MX)
Pressing Impossible: Amorim Loses to Hürzeler – MH
Rúben Amorim’s Manchester United faced Hürzeler’s Brighton on Matchday 22. While Manchester United focused on creating a pressing system that was as difficult as possible to bypass, Brighton once again showcased their incredibly challenging vertical play. You can find the tactical analysis of the match here.