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"Risk And Reward In Hansi Flick's Universe A tactical look at how opponents find solutions to Barcelona and Hansi Flick high press and high defensive line. How there is a fine thread between collapse and perfection in such a system. Link in replies"
X Link 2025-10-25T13:12Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements

"Real Madrid: A mixed bag. My biggest Newsletter. On Real Madrid OOP issues (lane coverage hybrid press low block shambles) buildup vs man-oriented and hybrid presses outswinging corners attacking medium and low blocks (problems and solutions) and more. Link in replies. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007547287493300501 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007547287493300501"
X Link 2026-01-03T20:19Z [----] followers, 84.2K engagements

"Delaying attacks by holding on the ball too much over-carrying looking for the difficult options are common aspects shared on Cunha Bruno Amad and Mbeumo and impact negatively the decision-making and give West Ham time to recover their defensive shape and solidity"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:41Z [----] followers, 19.3K engagements

"Against Sociedad Real Madrid relied heavily on Up Back & Through passing sequences to create artificial transitions especially from the left. Vinicius Jr & Camavinga counter-mvts & positions swapping & Gonzalo Garcia forward runs generated spaces in LHS for progression"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Camavinga & Vinicius Jr off-ball vertical and horizontal rotations vacated the LHS for Carreras out-in carries or passes. This cannot be done without a striker keeping the center-backs pinned & attacking depth. A balance between ball to feet & space attacking players is needed"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Overcarrying delayed passes standing for too long on the ball and overcomplicating things hindered Manchester United vs West Ham in settled possession or in transitions. Delaying attacks by holding on the ball too much over-carrying looking for the difficult options are common aspects shared on Cunha Bruno Amad and Mbeumo and impact negatively the decision-making and give West Ham time to recover their defensive shape and solidity. Delaying attacks by holding on the ball too much over-carrying looking for the difficult options are common aspects shared on Cunha Bruno Amad and Mbeumo and"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Real Madrid build-up is: Carreras carrying the ball from out to in & breaking Sociedad lines down. Or Camavinga doing the same with the hope of him not taking an extra touch or nudge in the process. Otherwise Real Madrid is short of solutions"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"There was an improvement by the end of the first half IMO using Gonzalo Garcia or Vinicius Jr deeper movement to bait Sociedad backline forward and release Carreras in space behind. Tchouamni problem persists as he's most of the time static unless when he faces the play"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Real Madrid's left side dynamics against Real Sociedad. Against Sociedad Real Madrid relied heavily on Up Back & Through passing sequences to create artificial transitions especially from the left. Vinicius Jr & Camavinga counter-mvts & positions swapping & Gonzalo Garcia forward runs generated spaces in LHS for progression. Against Sociedad Real Madrid relied heavily on Up Back & Through passing sequences to create artificial transitions especially from the left. Vinicius Jr & Camavinga counter-mvts & positions swapping & Gonzalo Garcia forward runs generated spaces in LHS for progression"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:28Z [----] followers, 42.9K engagements

"Keeping the ball more than it requires hinders Real Madrid. Mastantuono & Arda Guler are among the players who have to improve in taking action in less time. Xabi Alonso pointed at this after the Marseille game. For example here Mastantuono has a large space on his left side to nudge the ball across before Alvaro Garcia arrives. Also he has space on his right to turn and pass backward immediately or pass with his outside backward after receiving. However Mastantuono decides to wait to try to nutmeg Garcia which results in a possession loss and transition for Rayo Vallecano. It's not only"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:26Z [----] followers, 40K engagements

"IMHO this scene is one of the manifestations of the Too-Much-Talent-Effect. Dean Huijsen carries around. Brahim Diaz and Vinicius Junior drag the RB and CB across. Hence the diagonal passing lane between Huijsen and Mbapp. Vinicius Jr pulled out Le jeune and looks to punish the space behind. However Mbapp decides to dribble past Mendy and generate a shooting angle for himself. He fails and throws a good attacking sequence in the bin. The Too-Much-Talent-Effect resides in superstars putting their personal interests and records before the team which leads to an internal competition among the"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:47Z [----] followers, 41K engagements

"Diagonal passes are one of the most efficient tools to exploit a team shuffling their blocks across. Here Manchester United Escadinhas (staircase) allows a smooth diagonal passing circulation between Dalot Casemiro & Mbeumo. Also the body orientation of Casemiro (Diagonality affordance) enables him to let the ball run diagonally across his body and flick it on to Mbeumo. If Mbeumo here released the layoff accurately to Cunha Luke Shaw would swim freely in space on the left side. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019118634749083757 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019118634749083757"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:39Z [----] followers, 39.1K engagements

"I think Joshua Zirkzee can smooth this diagonal close-proximity combinational play that Michael Carrick is trying to instill. His clean touches enable him to link and thread from first-time passes flick-ons and layoffs in clogged areas plus the 360-degree fluid space the diagonality offers. Diagonal passes are one of the most efficient tools to exploit a team shuffling their blocks across. Here Manchester United Escadinhas (staircase) allows a smooth diagonal passing circulation between Dalot Casemiro & Mbeumo. Also the body orientation of Casemiro (Diagonality https://t.co/59o89qSS3r"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:23Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements

"Manchester United players On Ball Value. I want to focus more on Lisandro Martinez. I don't think Man Utd could perform the same way when he's not available in deep buildup or in settled play. Line breakers long & medium range passing & cunning to evade pressure"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:06Z [----] followers, 57.6K engagements

"I think there is more than that IMO. Post Amorim I think there is more emphasis on diagonality (Diagonal passes Diagonal dribbles diagonal movements) and this improves the combinational play thanks to the diagonality affordances in terms of body orientation to receive release and the options available around the receivers. Also that imposes more questions to the opponents in terms of how to defend against those diagonal combos given that it's not something usual. Sesko's first Goal vs Burnley from the buildup to the goal is a good example of this"
X Link 2026-02-06T23:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The positional fluidity of Manchester United help the team to find inroads either via long passes in space & in 1v1 situations (Mbeumo or Diallo vs one of the defenders) Also Bruno position around Tottenham midfield (wide) & Amad Diallo tucking inside enabled the out-in passes"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"There is so much emphasis on central penetration initiated by Lisandro Martinez line breakers. They enable Manchester United to access the space BTLs for Mbeumo Cunha and Bruno to thread passes. However Man Utd takes some average quality decisions and shots IMO"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Jon_Mackenzie I think this is more about Tottenham defending in a 5-2-3 shape and Man Utd committing the 10s to drop around the midfield line and overload it. The buildup before Sesko's 1st GA vs Burnley is another example of this"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Jon_Mackenzie Yes this is the idea in deeper zones for Michael Carrick. And I think it worked in the majority of the cases using the long way or exploiting the opposition momentum when shuffling across and hitting those diagonals"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"A blend of: Wide overload close proximity & 1st touch combinations; Players taking optimal positions between the gaps; Diagonal connections in which Casemiro is the point of intersection; Nobody in traffic is square; everybody is on the half-turn;"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Opponents easily drag Manchester City 4-diamond-2 across and then they find a free backward option to switch the ball to the far side where the opposition far side FB and winger overload Man City far side FB. Real Madrid had Valverde & Liverpool has Szoboszlai to do so"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Real Madrid had Carreras & Vinicius Jr overloading Matheus Nunes. Liverpool has Kerkez & Gakpo vs Nunes as well. Also Kerkez has space in front of Man City backline to cut inside & go against City momentum in shifting across and exploit the gaps that appear within tye shift"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"From Goalkicks Guehi & Khusanov split wide alongside Donnarumma which means markers are wide. Ahead Rodri & Bernardo Silva operate in close proximity and Rodri leans toward the right to vacate the left for O'Reilly to drop. The question: Why Donnarumma boot the ball long"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The central connections is the route for Real Madrid to break through Valencia 5-4-1 low-block. Finding Mbapp around one of the CBs gives him the chance to go both ways. He can cut in to shoot or find the RB arriving late or go outside & shoot"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Valencia - Real Madrid analysis is live I discuss: Valencia exposes RMA second balls problems; RMA off-ball movements to unlock central routes; RMA diamond and low/medium fraitlies; RMA baiting Valencia forward to nip the game in the bud; https://betweentheposts.net/valencia-real-madrid-los-blancos-break-the-mestalla-curse-0-2/ https://betweentheposts.net/valencia-real-madrid-los-blancos-break-the-mestalla-curse-0-2/"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I think Carrick made a good decision to make Cunha start the high press sequences and Mbeumo react based on where the play is to be funneled. Against Fulham the left side wasn't covered properly. Dorgu offers intensity; his lateral shift was on time against Manchester City"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Fulham posed many problems to Manchester United's high press by stretching their midfield line by expanding the distances between Berge Iwobi & Smith Rowe. Also Smith Rowe dropping & darting wide pulled Casemiro wide. So Fulham was easily shifting the ball across"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester United (Michael Carrick) diagonality. The majority of the players are on the half-turn to receive. Diagonal passes from Lisandro Martinez Casemiro and Cunha break down the orthogonal low block of Tottenham. Casemiro Cunha and Bruno take places between the gaps. Half-turn receiving enables first-time touches to keep the ball rolling diagonally. Xavi Simons lateral shifting is ineffective plus Tottenham's lines are broken down in both directions. Cunha in a big space only has to adjust his body stance and make it parallel to the ball's path and pass it from first-time touch to Bruno."
X Link 2026-02-10T09:00Z [----] followers, 14.3K engagements

"Using Bryan Mbeumo as a false nine is good given how often he attacks the space in behind exploit the defenders blindsides transitional threat and I think is more reliable than the likes of Sesko & Zirkzee at this point. HOWEVER the direction Carrick drives Manchester United to by relying on central combinations close proximity first touches passes etc suits more someone like Zirkzee. It was obvious against Tottenham that Mbeumo found it a bit hard when it comes to first touch passes lay-offs and controlling the ball in traffic (BTLs) which led to miscontrols attacks delay etc"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:14Z [----] followers, 31.1K engagements

"RT @LamdarhriAchraf: The advantage of diagonal passing here is highlighted through Tottenham defending. As a defending team you have a ch"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@FathalliMo I agree with the early crosses from the half spaces but on the right side it became a weakness for West Ham only after Diouf sub IMO. Also I would like to have Dalot over/underlapping more given how Amad/Mbeumo were off on the right but it wasn't the case"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"RT @LamdarhriAchraf: Overcarrying delayed passes standing for too long on the ball and overcomplicating things hindered Manchester Unite"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Gonzalo Garcia has work to do in terms of first contact cushioning the ball controlling it with the pressure on his back for a layoff. Barcelona CBs find it easy to unbalance him drive to play easy passes to defend miscued balls etc"
X Link 2026-01-11T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Main Areas Jude Bellingham has to improve in his game: Scanning because he loses so many balls opportunities to shoot just because he didn't check his shoulders; Stop keeping the ball for too long carrying more than what the situation requires;"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:25Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements

"The advantage of diagonal passing here is highlighted through Tottenham defending. As a defending team you have a chance when you blend lateral shifting vertical stepping-out & swarming to defend a diagonal pass. Even if Simons was on time in his lateral closing down Casemiro still had the chance to find Cunha or Bruno. Also If Romero stepped out to close down down Bruno the latter by only dummying his move to let the ball roll diagonally Mbeuno had the chance to make use of the space between Romero & Gray. Manchester United (Michael Carrick) diagonality. The majority of the players are on"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Elite defense from Leny Yoro in 1v2 situations. Keeps checking his shoulders to maintain his body between the ball & the passing option (passing lane blocked off) As the threat gets closer & the intentions of the ball holder become clear"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

".he narrows shrinks the space around the ballholder & has good timing in making his slides & blocks. Also he controls the distance between his feet depending on the situation (cross or shot). It's worth noting that his height (1.90 m) serves him well in such situations"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"In the 1st scene there are some good attributes Leny Yoro displayed: Controlled deceleration helps him defend closer to Wilson; Curving his run to keep the passing lane between Wilson & Magassa blocked off: if the cutback is on Mbeumo is there to handle the situation"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I like that preparation from Florian Wirtz leading to hitting the far post. First he receives Gakpo pass with his right his first touch is the ball nudge toward his left. By doing this simple trick he sent Sadiki toward the right & generated space to shoot with his left"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"There was a long build-up from Sunderland in which both FBs pushed high with Diarra Angulo and Brobbey swum in a large space BTLs with the latter pinning the Van Dijk & Konat. Sunderland can expose this weakness in Liverpool High press as they tend to go man-oriented with the FWs and mids and the backline remains pinned which means there is an opportunity to win aerial duels second balls and attack from there. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021694967169589702 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021694967169589702"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Sunderland relied on it at the start of the second half with Angulo pinning Endo Diarra on Van Dijk and Brobbey to drop and engage in the aerial battles"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Controlling the center of the pitch mixed with diagonal perception yields a fork in the road. The receiver can play with the flow enabling continuation or against the grain without leaving the path of the goal which forces defenders to hedge their bets and therefore creates gaps. That's the direction Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to head toward. However that cannot happen overnight. First it's because of the shift that occurred from Ruben Amorim (wing-oriented approach) to Michael Carrick (more emphasis on the center) which requires time for coaching training and adapting until it"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Atltico Madrid exposes Barcelona highline and offside trap via late runs before the halfway line or players coming late from behind. Also on the counter Atltico tends to go toward one side and switch to the other where they have a numerical superiority around the FB"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Simeone (the father) relies on Simeone (the son) to outpace Balde down the line (late run as well) and then square the ball toward the far post. Atltico Madrid have 100m sprinters on each side of the pitch. Yes having smart "Quicksilver"s is another way to break a highline"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"It's better for Atltico Madrid to stop pressing high up the pitch the way they did. Because Barcelona with the 4+2 shape go with a diagonal outside the shape of ATM and then they enter the inside via another diagonal with Sorloth just watching comfortably pierce through"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"This is an article on why Barcelona's Hansi Flick high line offside trap high press & IP play are related. When one of these aspects is subpar anything that follows will be subpar as well. It's like the domino effect. The fall of the 1st piece usually leads to the fall of the dominoes. Risk And Reward In Hansi Flick's Universe A tactical look at how opponents find solutions to Barcelona and Hansi Flick high press and high defensive line. How there is a fine thread between collapse and perfection in such a system. Link in replies. https://t.co/aQImuTd38F Risk And Reward In Hansi Flick's"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"RT @LamdarhriAchraf: This is an article on why Barcelona's Hansi Flick high line offside trap high press & IP play are related. When one"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"The balance is the key. When a coach brings in complementary profiles with quality the team has a big chance to deliver. Gonzalo Garcia pins and pushes the backline rearward and acts as a target. Vinicius Jr carries dribbles and runs from the left. Valverde carries and runs from the right Arda Guler BTLs does the playmaking BTLs. Trent operates as a deep playmaker offering long & medium passing range quality (the same for Huijsen). Carreras attacks the space in behind and breaks down the lines via his out-in carries/passes. Camavinga develops the play from deep and connects in congested"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:12Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements

"Real Madrid - Real Sociedad analysis is up: Overload the left to isolate Arnold on the right; RMA up back & through patterns; Sociedad wide CBs to generate space around RMA 1st line of pressure; RMA subpar diamond lateral shift; La Real fluid IP; https://betweentheposts.net/real-madrid-real-sociedad-los-blancos-momentum-gain-before-benfica-4-1/ https://betweentheposts.net/real-madrid-real-sociedad-los-blancos-momentum-gain-before-benfica-4-1/"
X Link 2026-02-15T19:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"When an opponent gives you space how can you not capitalise on that the same way RMA did. That has nothing to do with RMA DNA. Remember how Alonso set the team up vs Marseille. Players missed tons of chances. Most of the teams low-block vs RMA and they'll do in the future regardless who's the coach. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014136502112985410 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014136502112985410"
X Link 2026-01-22T00:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@meaqai Leverkusen XA wasn't robotic. RMA with XA wasn't going to be robotic if he had time (there were plenty of examples) (no pre season no time for training) Whoever is the coach the team has to defend and attack well"
X Link 2026-01-22T00:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Then RMA has a problem with midfielders jogging back notably Tchouamni which leaves the space around the penalty area accessible for the opposition players coming from behind to capitalise on crosses/cutbacks"
X Link 2026-01-23T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Looking at Villarreal and Real Madrid midfielders it becomes clear that difference between both is having someone like Dani Parejo. Displays a very rare state of calm under pressure (nonchalant) offers pausa simple short passes that provide quality and add value to the play"
X Link 2026-01-24T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Villarreal - Real Madrid analysis is up I discuss: RMA overload in midfield; Moleiro inside-Valverde free to switch to the left side; Late step-outs freed Moreno & paved the road for Villarreal to progress; Switches of play turnovers & transitions; https://betweentheposts.net/villarreal-real-madrid-arbeloas-honeymoon-continues-0-2/ https://betweentheposts.net/villarreal-real-madrid-arbeloas-honeymoon-continues-0-2/"
X Link 2026-01-25T12:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Newcastle - Aston Villa game is the game of "who wins his duels and is dominant physically will come out victorious" Too much verticality. Again Aston Villa showed how easy to pull apart Newcastle 4-5-1 low block. Pull out one of the mids overload the other two CBs unable to step up on time First time touch combinations BTLs. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015431346467025227 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015431346467025227"
X Link 2026-01-25T14:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The same problems against Aston Villa. Except for crosses Newcastle are out of solutions. https://x.com/i/status/2004670415470547344 Newcastle and Manchester United have similar problems IMO: Cannot control games despite Newcastle have the personnel to do so it's an Eddie Howe problem IMO; Struggle when there aren't big spaces to attack; Short of solutions against Low Blocks. https://x.com/i/status/2004670415470547344 Newcastle and Manchester United have similar problems IMO: Cannot control games despite Newcastle have the personnel to do so it's an Eddie Howe problem IMO; Struggle when there"
X Link 2026-01-25T14:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"IMO Manchester United have some problems: Standing on the ball string correct passes which had gotten better after that long off-ball period. Attacking with numbers to secure better ball circulation chance creation more threat more corners"
X Link 2026-01-25T17:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester United & Michael Carrick: Pace Power Penetration Unpredictability. That's How Sir Alex Ferguson and Rene Meulensteen set the team up back then"
X Link 2026-01-25T18:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I may seem these days like I'm putting too much criticism on Barcelona. BUT watching & rewatching their games (especially vs Real Sociedad PSG and Sevilla) it becomes clear to me that Barcelona find so many struggles against man2man high pressing systems"
X Link 2025-10-15T15:15Z [----] followers, 175.3K engagements

"When Real Madrid was low/mid-blocking by the book"
X Link 2026-01-08T23:01Z [----] followers, 13.2K engagements

"The concept of diagonality being well implemented unlocks spaces through associative combinations and quick ball circulation. One of the two essentials to break through a low block. Barcelona with Hansi Flick is one of the best examples to study. Here against Real Madrid Barcelona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 diagonally. The affordances are as follows: Lamine Yamal is isolated against Alvaro Carreras on the far side. Inside diagonals from first time passes are possible here as De Jong and Pedri pull out Bellingham and Camavinga whereas Raphinha pins the CBs for Lewandowski to drop into free space."
X Link 2026-01-13T18:36Z [----] followers, 25.2K engagements

"Manchester United set wide traps on Manchester City left side exploiting Alleyne miscued passes to Ak. Michael Carrick read Pep Guardiola hybrid pressing mechanisms well rendering them predictable to trigger City vulnerabilities in the transitional moments. A Thread 🚨"
X Link 2026-01-19T09:24Z [----] followers, 29K engagements

"I would like to highlight that in the era of Modric Kroos and Casemiro Real Madrid had a high level of athleticism that's lacking right now in the same area of the pitch. Back then Real Madrid had midfielders who: Were great at changing directions (agile comfortable in their lateral movements) without losing balance and control. Were good at changing their pace (acceleration and deceleration). Elite in ballistic control (what's related to control the ball arriving at high velocity during quick and intense situations to cushion and wedge it to maintain possession under pressure). Were flexible"
X Link 2026-01-21T22:42Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements

"Barcelona's goal against Real Madrid in the league game is a good example of what Arda Guler lacks when he operates in deeper positions. Initially the ball was with Huijsen on RMA's left side while Guler was positioned behind him. Within [--] seconds Arda Guler made [--] scans along the way which is perfect as he mapped the pitch and identified the pressure source. Also as the ball cut its way toward him his body orientation was "side-on" preparing to receive with an open stance. However he directed his first touch toward his own goal. Nothing was wrong here as he still had Huijsen as an option to"
X Link 2026-01-22T18:34Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements

"To protect his left side Arga Guler leaned his weight heavily in that direction. This moves his center of mass outside his base of support leaving his right side completely undefended. As a reaction Pedri shifted to press Arda Guler from his right side (weaker foot). Thus Arda Guler lost the ability to maintain lateral momentum. Instead of driving his legs into the ground to resist Pedri Guler's legs became static. So he was standing rather than anchoring. When Pedri changed his angle to snap the ball Guler's torso crumpled. His core is soft; the force of Pedri's bump is not transferred to"
X Link 2026-01-22T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Horizontal and vertical compactness in a zonal defense are non-negotiables. Against Monaco there was an island between the Real Madrid midfield line & (Vinicius Jr-Mbapp) line. As a result Monaco was able to overload the space around Arda Guler. When Real Madrid was low/mid-blocking by the book. https://t.co/ignKY4m24T When Real Madrid was low/mid-blocking by the book. https://t.co/ignKY4m24T"
X Link 2026-01-23T15:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The eye test suggests that Manchester United especially under Michael Carrick overload the left side combine in close proximity and then switch to the far side where usually Dalot & Diallo outnumber the opposite FB or one of them in 1v1 situations. Also the ball can go from the left to the center to one of the midfielders or the center-backs notably Casemiro or Lisandro Martinez to ping balls over the top to a runner in behind (Dorgu Mbeumo) after baiting the opposition forward. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016148645934973285 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016148645934973285"
X Link 2026-01-27T13:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. Too much emphasis on wide combinations crosses and working the ball around. There were some overloads on one side to isolate the other and put the wingbacks in crossing situations"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Good ideas from Michael Carrick in the buildup. Man Utd Wingers tuck in so FBs have room to push on and drag Arsenal Wingers backward. Narrow pivots and wide CBs alongside Lammens. The goal is to invite Odegaard to press and generate space for Lisandro to advance. This isn't achievable by only pushing Timber up to drag Kvaratskhelia backward and vacate the space for Saliba to carry the ball onward. But it also required Saliba & Kiwior splitting wide and Raya stepping between them to generate an overload in the 1st line that's 1). https://t.co/jDNQjq665Z This isn't achievable by only pushing"
X Link 2026-01-27T20:19Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements

"Fair to Odegaard who was quick to recover and retreat. This becomes noticeable with Man Utd when they are in congested areas. Close proximity and passes from first-time touches combined with Lisandro & Dorgu's ability to shield/retain the ball to escape traffic"
X Link 2026-01-27T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"It's so subpar how Vinicius Junior play the ball with his head. He literally jumps and let his forehead intersect with the ball's path with any use of his neck no body re-orientation to direct the ball toward the net. Really I haven't seen something like that"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Real Madrid players with 4+ Possession losses against Benfica: Dean Huijsen: [--] losses; Jude Bellingham: [--] losses; Arda Guker: [--] losses; Tchouamni: [--] losses; Federico Valverde: [--] losses; Franco Mastantuono: [--] losses; Vinicius Jr: [--] losses; Kylian Mbapp [--] losses; There is no way for a team to exert and establish control when the players cannot do the basics: In possession pass the ball play weighted accurate and simple passes. Losing possession means running more to regain it. Real Madrid loses possession and don't run. There is no way for a team to exert and establish control when the"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:15Z [----] followers, 16K engagements

"If Real Madrid wants to continue with the same strategy of "we aren't willing to do the dirty work out of possession" then keeping the ball for long stretches in the game seems to be the solution according to how Florentino Perez and his assistants think. In other words Real Madrid needs to replicate the 2016-17 season. Center-backs and a defensive midfielder who can cover large spaces and central midfielders and an attacking midfielder who don't lose the ball at all. Someone like Casemiro's profile who swings across to cover behind the wingers and fullbacks who push on. A Modric Kroos and"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:11Z [----] followers, 27.7K engagements

"@MrinmoyRoy2003 I'm just thinking loudly. In another place it has to be this + a committed team OOP"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Rand_RMCF After the 3-peat players were saturated. Plus the change of the coach"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Benfica's first goal against Real Madrid was a result of a combination of a lackadaisical attitude subpar positioning from some players and poor decision-making. Here is a short breakdown of Real Madrid's rest defense"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"First I think this is an acceptable rest defense structure: close distances to counterpress & Valverde offering minimum width on the right side. Huijsen leans toward the ball side to lock it. However Asencio must keep a close position with Benfica striker"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The first problem is when Vinicius Jr tucks inside Carreras doesn't retreat immediately to close down Prestianni. So Benfica generates a 2v1 situation around Mbapp. Carreras behind Prestianni gives the latter the space between the former & Huijsen to carry & pass"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The second problem was Mastantuono's laziness (not tracking back) & lack of spatial awareness to let Schjelderup run & swim in space. Resultantly Valverde must work his way back (a large distance) to catch Schjelderup. Opponent unmarked & central space exposed"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The third problem was Asencio opting for sliding as a solution in the 1st place. Here Benfica counters down the wide channel. Delaying the counter driving Prestianni toward the flanks & blocking off the passing lane toward the center would give the players time to recover"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"However Asencio didn't time his sliding tackle. Prestianni decelerated letting Asencio dive in to access the space in front. Asencio stood up with his torso excessively forward & fell over himself. Prestianni carries forward crosses Schjelderup goal"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Saif_tfp My bad when I was typing I was so focused on why Carreras didn't retreat behind Prestianni. That's the mistake which sets off the cascading effect"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@LaLigaMichael I think if it wasn't Juan Garcia this year the media would've Bury Cubarsi alive with some of his mistakes. Mistakes at his age are something normal to happen to learn. But in Barca situation rn success relying on young minimum of Mistakes are a must"
X Link 2026-01-30T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Under Carlo Ancelotti: There wasn't something called OOP RMA was behind in time with Mbapp or without him with Kroos Modric or without them. Xabi Alonso had to: Implement a good OOP strategy (he did Marseille high press Man City low/mid block both he played one of Mbapp & Vini Jr) Make this unbalanced squad to bypass high-presses and qttack well. Win trophies while doing the 1st & 2nd points. Alonso is a young (very good) coach inherited a young squad. The plan should be: building the foundation for long term sustainability. Alonso didn't have time to implement his ideas and didn't have a"
X Link 2026-01-30T19:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@KSanhory97 Your criticism is very vague; elaborate more because I don't understand what you mean (the context) by isolating the individual from the group or from the equation"
X Link 2026-01-30T23:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I agree with your points and if you navigate through my profile you'll find I addressed RMA players' problems on & off the ball. However my point is a bit broader as I draw from both the coach & the player perspectives. How Alaba & Rudiger looked better with Pep Flick & Tuchel Because there is a coach whose ideas (system) maximise the players' strengths & minimise their weaknesses. I've never said Ancelotti is the only one responsible here it's a combination. For example Rudiger wouldn't have to defend large spaces if the high press started well (I'm not saying he doesn't have to)"
X Link 2026-01-31T00:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I like how Zubimendi often wins his aerial duels by quickly reading the situation and anticipating a win on the first contact with the ball. When he needs to jump he has the power that gives him that height and momentum on the leap. No wonder Arteta (Jover) put in the box"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"This becomes a problem for Manchester United. Morgan Rogers and Kevin Santos when they cut inside they are supplied with a huge space and time to prepare and pick their shots accurately. The far side angle coverage is a weakness & put the GK in tough situations to handle"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"You just have to give credit to what Bernardo Silva provides. One of the most intelligent players out there versatile offers solutions in the buildup & progression & can retain the ball under pressure. OOP he doesn't stop running aware of angles to block off passing lanes"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Elche - Barcelona analysis is up: Barca baits Elche man-oriented press to hit the space behind; Barca off-ball movements & diagonal combinations; Elche overloads & late runners to break down Barca highline & offside trap; Clash of direct Attacks; https://betweentheposts.net/elche-barcelona-a-clash-of-direct-attacks-1-3/ https://betweentheposts.net/elche-barcelona-a-clash-of-direct-attacks-1-3/"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I think Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal rely on trivela passes more compared to other wingers with Lamine Yamal doing so in abundance and more with precision. Against medium blocks it is one of the most effective weapons to release late runners in space. Against low blocks it serves as a crossing tool. Both count on Trivelas to compensate for their non-existent weak foot. I think both miss a lot of balls when trying to pass with the outside of their strong foot due to how they have to adjust their body orientation and stance based on the situation plus they need to make sure the pass is"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Why did Barcelona generate [----] xG against Elche It was a game of direct quick attacks. Elche provided Barcelona with the ingredients. A m2m high press allowing Barcelona space & time to thread and rotate. In other words Elche allowed Barcelona to create separation"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The process is: one of Barca backline players jumps on the ball holder the rest have to shuffle across & adjust their positions according to the player who steps out. If the play is on the def half the halfway line is the ref; if not the potential passing option is the ref"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Here Kound jumps onto Valera; the rest swing across and adjust their positions based on the STs who are the passing options for Valera. However committing a late runner changes the equation. Cubarsi & Garcia cannot track Rodriguez simply because they can't see him"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Only Balde who has Rodriguez in his sight. Balde is in a dilemma: follow Rodriguez or stay put. In both cases the offside trap & high line are broken down. In the 1st case Balde might have the chance to prevent Rodriguez from accessing high-value positions by delaying"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Rand_RMCF Adam Wharton provides what you mentioned. Chema Andres presents your 1st point. I need to watch him more"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Watching Manchester United with Michael Carrick two aspects that stand out to me are: diagonality & overloads. The out-of-possession stuff needs work to be done though. A big newsletter is coming soon. Subscribe to get it sent directly to your inbox. https://lamdarhri.substack.com/ https://lamdarhri.substack.com/"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@aziztactics Excellent analysis Aziz. The Dorgu-Cunha swap Berge-Iwobi-ESR widening the distance between them made it very hard for Man Utd mids to keep up. Also it was hard tracking Fulham rotations and keeping +1 at the backline"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Rayan Vitor Goal vs Aston Villa: Diagonal dribbling: space on the defender sides; Defender (Lucas Digne) keeps dropping: space to advance; Quick feet speed of changing the direction de-centering of the hips"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Inigo Perez as an Oliver Glasner replacement at Crystal Palace may be a good fit. I think Crystal Palace will be quite similar to Bournemouth with Idoni Iraola: Hybrid Pressing Ideas and Direct Football attacks. Good coach to come up with ideas to put problems for big teams"
X Link 2026-01-16T14:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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