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Also, the diagonal distribution of Bruno and Mbeumo allows Cunha to find both and exploit Tottenham's gaps across the backline.
Also, the diagonal distribution of Bruno and Mbeumo allows Cunha to find both and exploit Tottenham's gaps across the backline.
Xavi Simons lateral shifting is ineffective, plus Tottenham's lines are broken down in both directions.
Cunha, in a big space, only has to adjust his body stance and make it parallel to the ball's path...
Xavi Simons lateral shifting is ineffective, plus Tottenham's lines are broken down in both directions.
Cunha, in a big space, only has to adjust his body stance and make it parallel to the ball's path...
The majority of the players are on the half-turn to receive.
Diagonal passes from Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, and Cunha break down the orthogonal low block of Tottenham.
Casemiro, Cunha, and Bruno take places between the gaps.
The majority of the players are on the half-turn to receive.
Diagonal passes from Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, and Cunha break down the orthogonal low block of Tottenham.
Casemiro, Cunha, and Bruno take places between the gaps.
It expands the distance between Van Dijk & Konaté for any potential pass in behind for Marmoush, who enjoys the diagonal runs (Konaté blindside) between Szoboszlai & Konaté.
It expands the distance between Van Dijk & Konaté for any potential pass in behind for Marmoush, who enjoys the diagonal runs (Konaté blindside) between Szoboszlai & Konaté.
If Mbeumo here released the layoff accurately to Cunha, Luke Shaw would swim freely in space on the left side.
If Mbeumo here released the layoff accurately to Cunha, Luke Shaw would swim freely in space on the left side.
Here, Manchester United Escadinhas (staircase) allows a smooth diagonal passing circulation between Dalot, Casemiro & Mbeumo.
Here, Manchester United Escadinhas (staircase) allows a smooth diagonal passing circulation between Dalot, Casemiro & Mbeumo.
They enable Manchester United to access the space BTLs for Mbeumo, Cunha, and Bruno to thread passes.
However, Man Utd takes some average quality decisions and shots IMO.
They enable Manchester United to access the space BTLs for Mbeumo, Cunha, and Bruno to thread passes.
However, Man Utd takes some average quality decisions and shots IMO.
Also, Bruno position around Tottenham midfield (wide) & Amad Diallo tucking inside enabled the out-in passes.
Also, Bruno position around Tottenham midfield (wide) & Amad Diallo tucking inside enabled the out-in passes.
Eric Ten Hag played Luke Shaw in the LCB spot, but he cannot be the only option to replace Lisandro.
Marcos Senesi is a good one since his contract expires in the summer of 2026.
Eric Ten Hag played Luke Shaw in the LCB spot, but he cannot be the only option to replace Lisandro.
Marcos Senesi is a good one since his contract expires in the summer of 2026.
I want to focus more on Lisandro Martinez.
I don't think Man Utd could perform the same way when he's not available in deep buildup or in settled play.
Line breakers, long & medium range passing & cunning to evade pressure.
I want to focus more on Lisandro Martinez.
I don't think Man Utd could perform the same way when he's not available in deep buildup or in settled play.
Line breakers, long & medium range passing & cunning to evade pressure.
Real Madrid’s ‘kind of press’ is suicidal.
www.managingmadrid.com/formations-a...
Real Madrid’s ‘kind of press’ is suicidal.
www.managingmadrid.com/formations-a...
Saka jogging across to hug the touchlines & Saliba pass (a bit toward the inside) put Saka in a situation where he has to accelerate his momentum, change his direction from going backward to pouncing forward in a very short period of time.
Saka jogging across to hug the touchlines & Saliba pass (a bit toward the inside) put Saka in a situation where he has to accelerate his momentum, change his direction from going backward to pouncing forward in a very short period of time.
In this scene, Shaw started to jog across as Arsenal worked the ball around to Saliba.
Then, as the pass is on its way to Saka...
In this scene, Shaw started to jog across as Arsenal worked the ball around to Saliba.
Then, as the pass is on its way to Saka...
The gap is generated between Lisandro and Dorgu for Timber to punish.
However, Luke Shaw prevents that by slowly leaning across as Saliba carries forward.
The gap is generated between Lisandro and Dorgu for Timber to punish.
However, Luke Shaw prevents that by slowly leaning across as Saliba carries forward.
A strong left foot planting in the ground gives Luke Shaw the power to go laterally and establish contact with the ball before Timber does.
A strong left foot planting in the ground gives Luke Shaw the power to go laterally and establish contact with the ball before Timber does.
It enables him to jump in both directions.
Gabriel Jesus being square reveals his intentions to find Timber.
It enables him to jump in both directions.
Gabriel Jesus being square reveals his intentions to find Timber.
By stretching the width of the pitch, Arsenal tended to expand the space between CB & FB to slide passes into a runner.
By stretching the width of the pitch, Arsenal tended to expand the space between CB & FB to slide passes into a runner.
—Barca baits Elche man-oriented press to hit the space behind;
—Barca off-ball movements & diagonal combinations;
—Elche overloads & late runners to break down Barca highline & offside trap;
—Clash of direct Attacks;
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—Barca baits Elche man-oriented press to hit the space behind;
—Barca off-ball movements & diagonal combinations;
—Elche overloads & late runners to break down Barca highline & offside trap;
—Clash of direct Attacks;
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One of the most intelligent players out there, versatile, offers solutions in the buildup & progression & can retain the ball under pressure.
OOP, he doesn't stop running, aware of angles to block off passing lanes.
One of the most intelligent players out there, versatile, offers solutions in the buildup & progression & can retain the ball under pressure.
OOP, he doesn't stop running, aware of angles to block off passing lanes.
When he needs to jump, he has the power that gives him that height and momentum on the leap.
No wonder Arteta (Jover) put in the box.
When he needs to jump, he has the power that gives him that height and momentum on the leap.
No wonder Arteta (Jover) put in the box.