TACTICAL ANALYSIS
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Matthijs de Ligt: The Leader
βErik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me and I cannot wait to work with him again. I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and Iβm determined to continue that record at this special club.β These were the words from Matthijs de Ligt...
What is Erik Ten Hag’s philosophy?
We're 2 years into the Ten Hag era. And while there are trophies to show, there are some big questions around the gameplay and ideal vision that need answers. Firstly, the fact that we often see massive drop offs when we are missing first-team players begs the question: 1. πβπππ π ππππ ππ ππ’ππππ‘π¦...
How to get the best out of Lisandro Martinez
In this article I will cover:- Licha's strengths, weaknesses & traits - Suitable tactical roles in & out of possession- Pros & cons of each Lisandro's strengths Build up ability - Positioning sense to show or create lanes for others + close control to recieve, turn & carry...
Erik ten Hag’s biggest weakness – Rest defence
In this article I'll cover: β The importance of rest defence β Manchester United's structure & issues β Top team examplesβ Potential solutions What is rest defence? Based on the German Restfeldsicherung, rest defence refers to the defensive structure that βrestsβ (remains) when a team is in...
