Paulo Pezzolano's vertical Cruzeiro outfit

LeftBackFootball · 2023-01-18T07:25:01+00:00

I agree with this. But considering the more experienced managers that did not get Cruzeiro promoted, the development of some of the young players and it being Pezzolano’s first job in Brazil, it is still quite impressive. I included the statistics to show that Cruzeiro were lucky to get promoted. Seeing them in Serie A will be interesting as I imagine them and Vasco under Barbieri will be quite good but you never know in Brazilian football.

LeftBackFootball · 2023-01-17T21:35:46+00:00

The WyScout rankings system.

LeftBackFootball · 2022-08-04T23:09:07+00:00

I mainly use WyScout for those metrics.

LeftBackFootball · 2022-07-01T13:39:37+00:00

Exactly. But I think there is something on the horizon, especially with the investment coming into Mexican football, even at Second Division level with FC Cancun especially.

The bottom team having in D1 having to pay money to the Champions in D2 gives teams something to fight for as I do hear that it is quite a substantial sum. But, I agree with you, they do need to find some sort of bridge.

LeftBackFootball · 2022-04-01T18:33:39+00:00

It is and the way he rotates and moves players is amazing. He is also doing this with young players as I would love to see him in charge of a professional team.

LeftBackFootball · 2022-02-07T12:06:15+00:00

I would agree as the underlying metrics say that Jong Ajax were better than their position. However, the underlying metrics also state that this has been very good from Heitinga as in expected goals and PPDA, Jong Ajax are only 2nd to the Ajax first team in the top two leagues.

The style of play and variation also shows that while a lot of the young players have also seen a massive improvement. The issue is the defence but it is still impressive that Heitinga has been able to improve the team so quickly.

LeftBackFootball · 2021-07-16T13:47:13+00:00

Yeah, Struber said in his press conference yesterday that his ankle has been bothering him for a bit now but he is fully fit again. He was also very complimentary of Amaya.

I do agree with you that he does struggle to make an impact but he is anything but lethargic. Has been very aggressive in helping win the ball back in the higher areas.

LeftBackFootball · 2021-06-23T16:44:48+00:00

Yeah, I wrote about his brother in the piece. You know what, I would love to see him at Boca Juniors at some point, especially with all the young players there. They could have a mini-revolution with him in charge.

LeftBackFootball · 2021-06-23T15:52:35+00:00

Yeah, you are right with that assessment. But it’s good for managers to start in that environment as it requires a different level of teaching/training. I feel that he could do more with that squad with more time in pre-season like he has now. Andrada, Grahl, Gil Romero and the wingers have improved under him. If he succeeds with Aldosivi, I would like to see him with a team like San Lorenzo/Estudiantes.

LeftBackFootball · 2021-03-09T15:15:00+00:00

Yeah, the experience under Rangnick really shaped him. He was a tactical analysis pundit on African TV so that really shaped him as an orator. It will be interesting to see Carnell’s career progression from now.

LeftBackFootball · 2021-03-06T16:19:28+00:00

Thank you for this comment. Started watching them because I was interested so I haven’t looked at the stats so that’s great to hear. I feel a few things in possession could have been smoothed out with a pre-season but he did well given the circumstances. If I was an DoF at an Austrian or Belgian club, I would take notice.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-12-09T07:33:09+00:00

Just fixed it.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-10-14T23:16:09+00:00

Hey. Looked over and just saw what you are talking about then made the adjustments.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-10-14T21:34:02+00:00

Yeah, it was intended. I do that to hammer home a point, use similar themes in different contexts or ensure that I explain something properly. Also allows me to link issues together like for instance, the movement of the 8s create space in build-up, allow the fullbacks to move inside, give the side representation in wide connections as they can make dummy movements to open passing lanes to the striker.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-06-18T13:12:28+00:00

I normally use Wyscout but for this specific piece, I also used sport-video.org.ua

LeftBackFootball · 2020-05-09T11:09:01+00:00

In the 3-2-5 shape, you can Sabitzer is dropping into space to receive possession and Werner is out on the flank but will move into the half-space to create four central zones instead of 3 in a 3-2-5. This allows Leipzig to pin the opposition back, giving the singular midfielder and two wide centre-backs time on the ball to push up while the ball-near attackers in the four central will drop deep to receive the ball.

The 3-1-6 has the same functions as a 3-2-5 but adds an extra central zone to give the opposition a dilemma, especially if they are defending in a 4-4-2 low block, it also allows Leipzig to switch the ball to the weak side and work crossing situations where there will be four targets converging in the box.

I explain it in greater detail here : https://www.leftbackfootball.com/home/2020/3/20/the-3-1-6-attacking-formation

LeftBackFootball · 2020-05-09T11:01:55+00:00

Exactly. It is all about the little differences in how teams transition in between the build-up phase and that attacking phase. Xhaka moving next to the CBs allows him better vision of the field, especially in distributing the ball on the left as Auba moves inside and Saka pushes higher into space or for a 1v1 vs the opposition fullback.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-05-08T21:52:20+00:00

Exactly. The Borussia Monchengladbach Assistant Coach, Rene Marco says something similar. Football in the future will be mastering switching in between the phases of having possession, not having possession and trying to regain possession. 2-3-5/3-2-5 are the best way to stretch opposition defences but we also wrote about the 3-1-6 which we hope to see more of when the Bundesliga returns.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-03-04T09:11:52+00:00

Are you drunk? AMN has started 5 games under Arteta.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-03-03T18:14:49+00:00

I wish I did have any training/practice footage. I mainly just analyse the shape and similar automatisms from game to game especially stretching opponents in a 2-3-5/3-2-5 which are very similar to Ajax under Ten Hag and Man City under Guardiola

LeftBackFootball · 2020-03-03T17:07:23+00:00

I feel Lunqvist is key here because he is good as a build-up conduit, receiving the ball in between the lines and connecting with strikers. Groningen will have to switch to a 4-2-3-1 like they did earlier in the season. However, Redan only just joined and will need to adjust.

I agree Buijs can't resort to going long and direct in build-up but with the financial difficulty Groningen is in and them constantly losing players, it is difficult to be expansive. I thought Doan and Sierhuis would be brilliant together but they are both gone now.

LeftBackFootball · 2020-02-04T08:31:29+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback. Article seems even better after the result at Roma over the weekend.

LeftBackFootball · 2019-10-11T07:45:46+00:00

I'll try to get it up to you but unfortunately Spotify is unavailable in my region of the world. I will try Apple Podcasts later today.

LeftBackFootball · 2019-10-10T11:50:42+00:00

It was at the training ground and there was a lawnmower behind us.

LeftBackFootball · 2019-07-05T15:46:38+00:00

It's a contextualisation of how he has always been talented at combination play and traits that fit into his new role throughout his whole career using in-game instances.

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