The Tactical View

Stade Rennais vs Olympique Marseille 11/01/25 Match Analysis Thread: A De Zerbi Masterclass Once again we have seen yet another outstanding away performance tactically from this Marseille side which I will breakdown in full tactical detail from start to finish in this thread.

@LUFC Thoughts on that first half Leeds fans? What changes should Farke make?

⏸️ The hosts lead at the break

@dcfcofficial Thoughts on that first half Derby Fans?

Zetterström's penalty save and Brereton Díaz's strike sees the Rams ahead at the break. ⏸️

@LUFC Gnoto simply has to stay with his man there. Play to the whistle always

36' Goal Derby. Brereton-Diaz. 1-0

@OliverUnderdown @LUFC Yep very poor offensively, was thinking this was an audition for a championship move this window can’t see their being many takers after this.

@thetacticalview @LUFC Harrison is dog water

🙌 COME ON LUFC!!!

I love Palhinha. I don't care what your spreadsheet says.

Tactically an excellent performance from Ryan Lowe’s team. Kept a strong shape and have grown into the game focusing on quick counters with Preston having 69% possession. Wingbacks effective, Preston lacking into quality and creativity in the final third despite ball retention.

Watched Preston vs Wigan today despite some of the more mouth watering clashes like Frankfurt vs Dortmund, Wrexham vs Forest and Cameroon vs Morocco. Absolutely don’t regret it. Proper fun gritty FA Cup local derby. Harrison Bettoni definitely a player to watch for the future.

We apparently had £125m to spend on Eze and Savinho Then we signed Xavi for £51m and a £4m loan on Kolo Muani What’s happened to the other £70m ?

Scores a goal: 60,000+ "Johnson again Ole oleeee...Johnson again Ole oleeee" 😍🥳🤩 Bad game: "F*ck off!!! JUST F*CK OFF!! Youre not fit to wear the shirt" 🤬😡🤬 *About a man whos goal won us our first major European trophy in over 40 years* Some of you lot are reactionary trash supporters I swear. You are, whether you want to admit it or not its what you are

Sosa’s positioning has been very good so far for Palace if he can improve his technical play he could prove to be effective rotation option for Mitchell at palace. The underlying numbers suggest he could be an attacking outlet for them. Great option for the €2.5m they paid Ajax

He’s got a name mate

not being funny, how is this any different to what Bentancur did?

Amorim pushing Amad up the pitch changed the game completely. Amad has to start instead of Garnacho from now on further up. Huge game winning performance from him.

@TalkinTactics Should be something he used to as he managed in a league that only had 4 other decent sides at a push. Far too conservative but I think the Anthony sub was a great pragmatic change that will help open up this compact Southampton side.

Excellent start from Southampton you can already see Juric is starting to stabilise this team. Excellent football and stretching the pitch. United soaking up the pressure but have been passengers so far. Southampton have stretched the play in the wide areas while inverting.

Will be very interesting to see how Amorim sets up Manchester Utd tonight against Southampton. Definitely expect to see Yoro starting and I actually think it's a good game to start Eriksen in the midfield against a team that struggles maintaining possession. It's also a good opportunity to play Anthony against a weaker 1v1 defence where can stretch the pitch and make those vertical runs in-behind and a good opportunity to put him in the shop window.

@InvertTheWing Invert what was your thoughts on Holstein Kiel win against Dortmund today and what do you think the future holds for Sahin. Also do you rate Phil Harres highly?

Just some late night thoughts, I just want to tell people — everything happens for a reason. A short story. I used to play for Tranmere Rovers' youth setup. This is no secret. But I didn't get past that, and it was not due to ability or anything like that. I was the best player in the team, I was well liked in the dressing room. I had issues with my manager. My favoured position was always as a 10, attacking midfielder, even second striker. But I was ALWAYS deployed as a deep 8, tempo controller, sometimes even a 6. I was always ready to give it all, for the team. For the passion. But my team was not good. The team was not balanced. Our real creative midfielder lacked creativity, and it was clearly affecting the team. Even an idiot could see it. So of course, our manager did as well. So instead of changing the setup, he decided to utilise a False 9 to aid midfield bodies, rather than switching up the personnel. This led to the team becoming even worse. Too much central congestion with no advanced pocket players, our creative midfielder turned "second striker" somehow got even worse, because he had virtually no instinct. So I decided, it is time to take matters into my hands. This set up is not working. I spoke with our second striker at half time during one of our games, and encouraged him to disobey the manager's instructions - and he agreed with me. I explained why it was detrimental, and that you are more suited for my role, and I am more suited to yours. We overcome a 1-0 deficit, we win. I score a brace, alongside the winner. But what am I repaid with? A yelling in the dressing room. I was scolded, and asked why me (and the the other person) were disobeying instructions. And at that point, I lost it. I called him out and explained why his tactics were dreadful, why we were losing games, and that if he persisted with this, it would get even worse. And that was the last time I would start a game. This maniac had the cheek to pull something like this. His ego was hurt because a child knew more about the sport than him. And that was the point where I said, I don't want to play anymore. I want to coach. That is my passion, being able to shape and construct my vision. Being in control. Helping others get better. I was glad I got into that argument. It was the best argument of my life. And it why I am where I am today.

I’ve said it for years Liverpool not having a 6 will cost them as teams will start to do them on the counter constantly as we’re starting to see. They need a 6 who can sit in and form a back 3 out of possession but it’s still a good passer. Zubimendi was the one and would’ve have been perfect as he plays that role for Real Sociedad exceptionally but he chose Arsenal over them.