- Recovery from a rocky start - Shift from back 5 to back 4 - Superb use of subs & 2nd half impact - Season outlook and predictions Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge? Link: podfollow.com/get-football... With @jamiemkemp.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social ttx

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun are joined by Spanish football expert Jamie Kemp to discuss Atlético Madrid's season so far. They touch on their interesting sum...

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This week's episode is about AC Milan. We discussed in detail why Fonseca was fired & what was good & bad about his stint, but also zoomed out to figure out where Milan are headed in terms of 2 managerial hires in quick succession & Conceicao's tactics. podfollow.com/get-football... ttx

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Pioli to Fonseca to Conceicao: Are Milan on the Right Track?

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Milan's recent coaching changes. After analysing the circumstances around Paulo Fonseca's arrival at the start of t...

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Hojlund's next steps to evolve - THREAD Great piece below on Hojlund. Nuanced & insightful. Matches my thoughts from the article I did on him + threads on him since move to Man Utd. Have comments on issues raised & solutions to help him evolve & reach his potential. Short 🧵

SCOUTED@scoutedftbl.com · 2y ago

Rasmus Højlund has all the tools to become a dominant striker. However, of the 175 forwards with 450+ minutes in Europe’s Big Five Leagues this season, he ranks 174th for Shots per 90 (1.02). Monday Night SCOUTED investigates.

Are you tired of mainstream awards based on popularity, PR & trophies? We cover: - Our 3 Best XIs - Team awards (Best high press, Best build up etc) - Coach awards (Best in-game subs, Most overrated coach etc) podfollow.com/get-football... @shelatneel.bsky.social @alexanderbarker.bsky.social ttx

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | 2024 Team of the Year and Awards

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun look back at 2024. They start with a team of the year draft, with each host building an XI for their coach of the year pick...

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Tottenham have scored the most goals in the PL (39) & yet have 4 losses in their last 5 games and are in the bottom half. Our experts investigate. Is Ange Postecoglu's Tottenham Project On Track? Link: podfollow.com/get-football... With @shelatneel.bsky.social & @alexanderbarker.bsky.social ttx

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Is Ange Postecoglu's Tottenham Project On Track?

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Tottenham Hotspur's season so far. They look at how the team has evolved since Ange Postecoglu's arrival at the sta...

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The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

[Impact of winger at wingback, Amorim's first 7 Manchester United games, EPL 24/25] When a winger plays WB, team has ~2x carries & 30% more progressive carries & carries into final 3rd. This leads to better shots within box, resulting in 9 goals compared to 0 when FBs play WBs.

[Impact of winger at wingback, Amorim's first 7 Manchester United games, EPL 24/25] When a winger plays WB, team has ~2x carries & 30% more progressive carries & carries into final 3rd. This leads to better shots within box, resulting in 9 goals compared to 0 when FBs play WBs.

The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

Was looking at Man Utd data of when a winger plays WB vs when both fullbacks play at wingback. The headline stat is - all 9 goals in PL under Amorim have come when a winger played WB. We are yet to score with FBs at WB. More insight into why that happens in a viz later today.

Was looking at Man Utd data of when a winger plays WB vs when both fullbacks play at wingback. The headline stat is - all 9 goals in PL under Amorim have come when a winger played WB. We are yet to score with FBs at WB. More insight into why that happens in a viz later today.

Varun's work is outstanding if you're interested in a) Manchester Utd, and/or b) tactical and data analysis (football/soccer) in general. Highly recommend following him and his work^^

The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

[Manchester United Progression Patterns under Amorim - Data Viz Thread] Where do Amorim's United progress from? Which players are contributing most/least? I divide each player's playing time by position in the 3-4-3, plot their prog passes & carries & derive insights. Lets go!🧵

[Manchester United Progression Patterns under Amorim - Data Viz Thread] Where do Amorim's United progress from? Which players are contributing most/least? I divide each player's playing time by position in the 3-4-3, plot their prog passes & carries & derive insights. Lets go!🧵

The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

Will reveal the data and insights tonight in a detailed thread but want to see your answers before that: Which positions in the 3-4-3 do you think have seen most progressive actions under Amorim so far? Basically, where do we actually progress from?

Will reveal the data and insights tonight in a detailed thread but want to see your answers before that: Which positions in the 3-4-3 do you think have seen most progressive actions under Amorim so far? Basically, where do we actually progress from?

A major caveat for single game xG is gamestate. A team trailing for majority of the game will accrue xG simply because they are the ones attacking & taking lots of shots vs an opponent that is sitting back. We had 22 shots vs BOU with none being a big chance (>0.38 xG).

If you're looking for a pre-game understanding of Iraola's Bournemouth's tactics, we did an episode a few weeks ago with the wonderful @jonmackenzie.bsky.social. Give it a listen to understand why they are overperforming, threats to be aware of & possible gaps that can be exploited today.

The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

- What is hybrid pressing? - Bournemouth's disruptive intent - Can anti-establishment tactics go far? Andoni Iraola's Countercultural Bournemouth Episode links: Spotify: tinyurl.com/irabou1 Podfollow: tinyurl.com/irabou2 With @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social

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The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

2 reasons for Man Utd's box attacking issues Below are typical Sporting box moments in final ball situations (usually from WB/AM). They were good at loading box in a timely & positional way (who attacks which part of box & when). It's not a formation/tactic issue IMO. Short🧵

2 reasons for Man Utd's box attacking issues Below are typical Sporting box moments in final ball situations (usually from WB/AM). They were good at loading box in a timely & positional way (who attacks which part of box & when). It's not a formation/tactic issue IMO. Short🧵

I often see online transfer targets discourse like Khvicha vs Leao vs Musiala vs Wirtz for Man Utd. We are not getting established UCL team starters when we won't even make UCL ourselves. Even if they come, they'll cost the entire budget or require massive wages to get convinced.

I feel good about my takes in the Yoro article from last summer. Many were skeptical of his progression from fbref bars but having seen a lot of him, I knew there was a very progressive (and secure) ball-playing CB in Yoro who also had high defending potential. Monster talent.

This week we discussed how Real Madrid's season is going. Majority of the discussion was on Mbappe's struggles to fit seamlessly, his ideal conditions to thrive & some solutions to get the best out of him. Plus we discuss Real's attacking & defensive tactics. podfollow.com/get-football...

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Can Mbappe Still Click at Real Madrid?

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Real Madrid's season so far. They go through a myriad of issues, mostly focusing on Real Madrid's tactics in posses...

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Maguire appreciation tweet. At NFO, he came on & completely nullified their attack. Today, he had the same effect on Man City from start to end. Locked up Haaland (5 interceptions, 3 clearances, 4/4 ground duels. 0 shots by Haaland) & built up well from the back. Unbreakable.

Best part about today - it was completely deserved. We were very strong defensively & didn't give anything away bar the set piece goal. We had moments in transition consistently, a penalty not given, a penalty given & attacked them for the winner to get a brilliant goal. Proud.

HT: MCI 1-0 MUN Not too unhappy with that half. Pros: - Good OOP structure. Proactive pressing on each man thanks to formation match (5-2-3 on 3-2-5) & also good block organization - Maguire has been good marking Haaland and being good in build esp to find WBs

Between the team leaks, Garnacho stories, Rashford hit pieces & general negativity about our players & tactics within just a month of a new manager arriving & trying something very different - it's been tough reading about Man Utd on social media. Trying to ignore most of it.

[Europe's attacking threats, 23/24 to 24/25 till Dec 13, 2024] 🔵Haaland, Kane, Boniface, Guirassy high goal threats 🟣Son, Stoger, Saka, Dimarco, Yamal best creators 🟢Raphinha, Salah, Palmer, Leao, Musiala, Vinicius elite at both Who is the best attacker in the world today?

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The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

The CCB bounce pass move🧵 Just a short thread on yesterday's build up mistake between Onana & De Ligt. Who's mistake was it? What is the intention & regular pattern of that move? Why does the CCB step up to recieve back-to-goal in Amorim's system? I'll explain in brief.

The CCB bounce pass move🧵 Just a short thread on yesterday's build up mistake between Onana & De Ligt. Who's mistake was it? What is the intention & regular pattern of that move? Why does the CCB step up to recieve back-to-goal in Amorim's system? I'll explain in brief.

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The Devil's DNA@thedevilsdna.bsky.social · 2y ago

This week's ep is on high-flying Chelsea. Which was basically a chance for Alex to dunk heavily on mine & Neel's pessimistic pre-season Chelsea predictions. But between all the naming & shaming, we discussed Maresca's tactics, why they're doing well & season outlook. podfollow.com/get-football...

This week's ep is on high-flying Chelsea. Which was basically a chance for Alex to dunk heavily on mine & Neel's pessimistic pre-season Chelsea predictions. But between all the naming & shaming, we discussed Maresca's tactics, why they're doing well & season outlook. podfollow.com/get-football...

Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Can Chelsea Challenge the Title Contenders?

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun analyse Chelsea's strong start to the season after a summer shake-up. They discuss what the Blues have done well to prove m...

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Because I am a shameless mf so I'll dig this again. #MUFC @thedevilsdna.bsky.social

Pratyush Anand (He/him/his)@pratyushanand.bsky.social · 2y ago

thedevilsdna.com?p=273862 Did some brain-storming about how a "Sporting Director" works in football, how they are hired. And some gettable picks from #MUFC perspective.

Really nice back 3 & pivot. Profile-wise that's ideal which makes today's core solid. Amad & Bruno are in good form. Chance for other 3 to make a mark. Think Rashford-Zirkzee drop after having great game vs Everton could be something tactical. Maybe he sees them as a F9+IF pair?

Opta Analyst@optaanalyst.optajoe.com · 2y ago

Leny Yoro will make his first start for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest later today. Kobbie Mainoo is straight back into the starting XI after missing the trip to Arsenal due to suspension.

𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙧: 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙢'𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙭 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙'𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙨🧵 A consistent issue for Manchester United has been the squad's fitness levels, which haven’t matched the demands of competing at the highest level. From Amorim’s recent comments, we have hints to how he’s addressing this.