Roberto De Zerbi - Tactical Football Analysis

Tactical Theory

How To Coach A Modern Double Pivot Like Xabi Alonso & Roberto De Zerbi - Tactical Theory

The double pivot can be a useful tactic in creating numerical superiority in the build-up phase. It can attract opposition players towards the ball in high areas, leaving space to exploit behind their midfield line. It can also provide stability behind the ball during the attacking phase. The double-

Match Analysis

Chelsea Vs Tottenham Hotspur [2–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Spurs Survival Fight Unfinished – Tactical Analysis

Chelsea and bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur faced off in the penultimate game of the season, a matchup crucial to both the fight for European places and the relegation battle. This is one of the fiercest rivalries in the league, and this game was 10 years on from 'The Battle

Match Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur Vs Leeds United [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: A Point Earned, But Problems Remain For Spurs – Tactical Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur hosted Leeds United in Gameweek 36 of the 2025/2026 edition of the Premier League. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw; Spurs, who are on a quest to escape relegation, broke the deadlock in the 50th minute. Leeds, who had already sealed their place in the

Albert Riera Style Of Play

Coaching Build-Up Play From Goal Kicks Like Roberto De Zerbi, Albert Riera, & Cesc Fàbregas - Tactical Theory

Building out from the back via goal kicks is so commonplace in the modern game that it is hard to remember that, until relatively recently, this was regarded as a very high-risk strategy. The sight of teams playing across their six-yard box would often be greeted with groans

Match Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur Vs Brighton & Hove Albion [2–2] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why Did Spurs Drop Crucial Points? – Tactical Analysis

Tottenham Hotspur hosted Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 33 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, with the contest ending in a 2-2 draw. Spurs went ahead once in each half, only to throw away their lead by conceding in the injury time on both occasions. The 2025

Player Analysis

Micky Van De Ven Scout Report At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: Time For A New Environment? – Player Analysis

Micky van de Ven joined Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 from VfL Wolfsburg for a €40m fee and looked to be a young centre-back to lead the club into the future at the time of his signing. Now, it’s looking unlikely he will stay past this

Scouting Report

Manuel Locatelli Scout Report At Juventus 2025/2026: Italy’s Progressive Midfield Conductor – Player Analysis

Manuel Locatelli most disappointing career moment to date came less than two years after UEFA Euro 2024. Italy were off to Germany to defend their crown, having won a continental tournament three years prior, with Locatelli playing a starring, breakout role. Yet Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti did not select the