🧵How Arne Slot Exploited Unai Emery's Passive Pressing Approach.

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Liverpool's recent 2-0 win was arguably one of their most "controlled" performances in possession, with the team recording their third-highest ball possession percentage in the league so far.

This game once again highlighted the Reds' ability to adapt to their opposition. This time, it was Aston Villa's "passive" pressing approach that allowed Liverpool to take control of the game.

This thread will focus on certain moments in the 1st half when Liverpool managed to progress the ball through Villa's 4-4-2 narrow block.

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#LIVAVL #LFC #YNWA Aston Villa ranks among the least pressing teams in the Premier League this season, with an average PPDA of 12.20. (Remember, a higher PPDA means less intense pressing.)

In this game, Villa stuck to their usual approach. As you can see here, their PPDA was significantly higher than the Reds’, showing that their pressing was much less aggressive.

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🚨🧵How Arne Slot and Liverpool Turned Things Around in the Second Half (Again.)

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It's become a repeated scenario in recent weeks that Liverpool does not shift gears until the second half of their games, which happened again in their latest Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen. And so one can only wonder, what did Slot exactly do to produce that second-period performance?

This thread will discuss the main reasons Liverpool struggled in the first half and how a few tweaks helped them break the deadlock in the second.

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Likes, Rts, Qts and Follows are all appreciated. Now, it’s safe to say that Arne Slot’s men started the game as we all expected, especially with the ball.

The Reds used the usual 4-2-4 build-up shape and looked to progress the ball with direct passes from the flanks toward the likes of Luis Diaz, who dropped deep.

This way, the up, back, and through the pattern is initiated, with Diaz laying the ball back and one of the pivots launching the ball toward the wingers.

You can see the same pattern in the second example here but on the right-hand side, with Konate, Salah, and Trent combining to progress the ball.

🧵Mega Tactical Thread: Ruben Amorim's Tactical Vision 2.0 (2024-25 season)

Ruben Amorim is all but confirmed as the new Manchester United manager, an appointment that took many by surprise, especially with INEOS moving for the Portuguese halfway through the season.

After the success of the last thread, here's another one, as promised, in which I discuss Amorim's style of play for the current 2024-25 campaign.

This thread will provide a balanced look at the manager's approach both in and out of possession.

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#MUFC #GGMU #Amorim If anyone's interested in learning about Amorim's managerial career with a focus on his style in the 2023-24 season, this is the place for you.

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🧵Understanding Rúben Amorim’s Tactical Vision: A Fit for Manchester United?

With Erik ten Hag officially gone, reports have already started pouring, linking the club with different managers, one of which is Sporting's Rúben Amorim.

This thread will go through the Portuguese's managerial career, and his in and out of possession principles based on the 2023-24 campaign.

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#MUFC #GGMU #Amorim PS: This piece was written on March 29, 2024 for @AttackingFooty when Amorim was linked to Liverpool. It mainly discusses the manager's tactics for the 2023-2024 campaign.

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🧵The Moment Manchester United Gained "Control" against Brentford. Tactical Thread.

After the poor opening 20 minutes of the game, Erik ten Hag adjusted his press to equal things up for the remainder of the half, before completely dismantling Thomas Frank's side in the second.

This thread will explain why Brentford dominated the start of the game, how ETH and his players reacted at a certain point, and why this moment was key to United's victory.

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#MUNBRE #MUFC_FAMILY #GGMU For the first 20 minutes of the game, Brentford were able to play through Manchester United's press countless times, which allowed the Bees to comfortably progress the ball higher up the pitch, looking like the home team, rather than the visitors.

They did so using a 3-4 build-up shape, with Flekken stepping between the CBs and the fullbacks pushing a bit high and wide on the same line as the pivot players.

🚨🧵Martín Zubimendi: Football’s Most Sought After Number Six.

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Martín Zubimendi was one of the main talking points last summer for different reasons.

From his 45-minute cameo in the Euro final to his decision to reject Arne Slot’s Liverpool and stay with Real Sociedad in the Spanish mountains, the 25-year-old midfielder was loved yet hated by many.

And while the “Txuri-Urdin” have struggled this season to adapt after losing key players like Mikel Merino and Robin Le Normand, Zubimendi has actually taken his game to the next level, becoming a crucial player for the Spain national team and a potential target for a Rodri-less Manchester City.

This thread will break down Zubimendi’s performances in the 2023-24 season, explains why he’s now one of the most in-demand number-sixes in Europe and highlight how the Spaniard is further improving his game this season.

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#Zubimendi #LaLiga #LFC #MCI In case you want the article version of this thread or any of my other work, make sure to follow @AttackingFooty

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🧵Tactical Thread: How Can Manchester United Stop and Hurt Spurs

After two disappointing results in their last two matches, Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday, hoping to get back to winning ways. Having already faced Liverpool this season, this match marks the Red Devils' second encounter with a top-six side, giving Erik ten Hag a chance to buy himself some time and strengthen the case that his team has made improvements compared to last season.

In this thread, I’ll be breaking down the game from a United perspective, exploring Big Ange’s tactics and suggesting how the Red Devils can both limit Spurs' threats and take advantage of their weaknesses.

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#MUNTOT #GGMU #MUFC #MUFC_FAMILY This season, Spurs have been lining up in a 4-3-3 formation, with either Rodrigo Bentancur or Yves Bissouma holding down the midfield in the number six role, while their big summer signing, Dominic Solanke, leads the line as the number nine.

Though Spurs’ squad planning hasn’t exactly been up to par recently, they still have more than enough quality on the bench, particularly in midfield. Options like Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray are all available for selection.

🧵Riccardo Calafiori: The Secret Behind the Aura! 🇮🇹

With Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, Chelsea, and others interested in the player, one can only wonder: What's so special about the 6′2″ defender with luscious hair?

This thread (originally an article I wrote for @AttackingFooty) discusses Calafiori's skillset in and out of possession in detail, probably my most in-depth analysis of a player!

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#Calafiori #Arsenal #Liverpool #Chelsea Riccardo Calafiori stood out for Bologna last season under Thiago Motta’s leadership.

At just 22, he played a pivotal role in a historic campaign for “I Rossoblu,” helping the team secure their first qualification for a European elite club competition since their Serie A title win in 1964.

This is only the surface for why top clubs are after the player, so let us get into the details.

🧵Thread: Who is Arne Slot? 💡

With Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim no longer the leading candidates, the current Feyenoord boss is gradually emerging as a frontrunner for the Liverpool job, with the two clubs already in talks.

This thread will provide a view into the Dutchman's managerial journey and a brief tactical analysis of his team.

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#ArneSlot #LiverpoolFC Slot kicked off his coaching career in 2014 as an assistant at Cambuur, then quickly rose to co-manage the team with Sipke Hulshoff in 2016.

Whether it was the fresh manager bounce or Slot's own touch, Cambuur shot up from 14th to third in the Dutch second division.

However, their promotion hopes were dashed after a tough playoff loss.

The team also made an unprecedented run to its first-ever cup semifinals, even defeating heavyweights like Ajax, only to be narrowly beaten by AZ Alkmaar in the semis.