An in-depth thread where I try to break down the intent, roles, tactical advantages and disadvantages of Carlo Ancelotti's new look high-pressing structure.
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Starting from goal-kicks, Madrid start with a 4132/4312ish shape with the two frontmen (Vinicius/Rodrygo) on the two opposition CBs. Bellingham sits on the opp #6 while the two CMs (Kroos and Valverde here) have players in their cover shadows starting out.
May 23, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Control isn't possession. It's better if you understand the word 'control' in terms of territory aquisition. You concede chances when the opposition moves up the pitch. How do you prevent the opposition from gaining territory in the first place? 1/5
Let's go to the base: What does it mean to have control of a game? When you analyse and look at everything, ultimately from a coach's standpoint the answer somewhere lies in preventing the opposition from creating chances and creating chances for yourself while you're at it.
Nov 21, 2021 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
Football clubs at the top looking to take the next step i.e., the elite status, require coaches with a mission statement, an identity, a philosophy.
Sustained pressure on the ball/sustained possession is slowly becoming the holy grail of club football.
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Take a look at the teams who've won the league in the last 3 years: City, Liverpool, Madrid, Atleti, Barcelona, Bayern, Inter, Porto, Sporting. Although their approaches in the CL are different, most of these are teams that sustain pressure on the ball in their respective leagues
Oct 16, 2020 • 23 tweets • 6 min read
A write up on the potential change in Spurs' formation/system due to the acquistion of Sergio Reguilon and why it could be beneficial in the long term.
— A thread.
The Sergio Reguilon transfer from Real Madrid might just be a blessing in disguise for the North Londoners.
This transfer completely changes Tottenham Hotspur's dynamics and the way they play. This potentially could clear Spurs' breaking-down-the-blocks problem.
