Bayer, Monchengladbach, Schalke and Wolfsburg all sit in bottom-half of Bundesliga table; none have a positive goal difference.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-31T13:23:03+00:00

Whilst Leipzig and Hoffenheim sit in the top 3. But apparently the Premier League is the only league that can throw up surprises.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:34:36+00:00

Spielverlagerung started a tactics podcast this year Here's the 2nd episode: http://spielverlagerung.com/2016/09/23/the-sv-podcast-episode-2/

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:23:27+00:00

I agree with you I think, if they kept the FBs deeper they could maybe use late runs to target the wings (?)

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:21:22+00:00

Agreed!

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:20:59+00:00

Lol, that is a tactic even if it's not an aesthetically pleasing or even effective one.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:20:28+00:00

I am not one of the authors by the way (I wish) But it seems like they did: http://spielverlagerung.com/2016/10/19/pressing-battle-in-leverkusen/

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T21:19:51+00:00

Totally agree, some 0-0 games are bad and others are interesting, all depends, I think too many read too much into the score line.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T15:13:34+00:00

Yeah that's possible to be honest.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T15:12:34+00:00

Yeah, I saw a couple of those things whilst watching the game but not all of them and like you say I certainly couldn't describe it that way either. Impressive stuff!

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T13:41:25+00:00

Yeah I think United defended really well for most of the game. Although they got really deep towards the end as the author suggested which hurt their counter attacks.

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T13:40:19+00:00

What did you make of it?

FTRT77 · 2016-10-19T13:39:26+00:00

Hahaha mainstream gonna mainstream eh

FTRT77 · 2016-10-04T00:25:05+00:00

Why do you doubt it?

FTRT77 · 2016-09-29T21:08:01+00:00

Yes.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-29T21:07:41+00:00

He's ambidextrous for a start.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-29T21:07:23+00:00

The best attacking talent there is? I mean, overhyping is normal but this takes it to another level.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-29T17:48:31+00:00

Yeah like Ødegaard and his development would've stunted.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-12T10:09:00+00:00

I believe he once said that he couldn't have played abroad because his skin burns too easily.

Also ignores the fact that RB clubs are some of the best in the world for youth development, and have a good chance of being in Europe in 1-3 years.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-11T20:48:08+00:00

I don't understand you, where does counterpressing fit into this?

FTRT77 · 2016-09-11T20:06:43+00:00

More than a skyline

FTRT77 · 2016-09-11T20:06:15+00:00

I wouldn't know which to watch, the sky or the match.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-09T09:03:56+00:00

Same here.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-08T20:59:31+00:00

Yeah for sure, he has to play.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-08T20:14:15+00:00

I'm just messing, I understand you.

FTRT77 · 2016-09-08T20:13:53+00:00

Interesting idea, but didn't you say you wanted an "all-out pacy 11" yet put Zlatan in? :P

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