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# ![@EBL2017 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::748021421582974976.png) @EBL2017 EBL

EBL posts on X about alonso, the world, madrid, real madrid the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[champions league](/list/champions-league)  #509 [premier league](/list/premier-league)  #1022 [la liga](/list/la-liga)  #306 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #3145

**Social topic influence**
[alonso](/topic/alonso) #149, [the world](/topic/the-world) #2209, [madrid](/topic/madrid) #320, [real madrid](/topic/real-madrid) #226, [viktor](/topic/viktor) #12, [manchester united](/topic/manchester-united) #205, [arne slot](/topic/arne-slot) #69, [solve](/topic/solve) #74, [burnley](/topic/burnley) 2.11%, [atalanta](/topic/atalanta) #50

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"I love how both Inter and Atalanta have maintained their tactical identity despite managerial changes. A sign of a well ran football club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999384174533165437)  2025-12-12T07:41Z 195K followers, 32.5K engagements


"Declan Rice and N'Golo Kant have set unreasonable expectations for what being mobile is as a #6 (hence the fact that they evolved beyond the demands of a largely stationary role)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1937949239235268822)  2025-06-25T19:01Z 194.9K followers, 316.9K engagements


"Find it incredible that so many Chelsea fans defend their team fiercely. I get that you love your club. But performances against Benfica Sunderland Qarabag Forest Burnley and Leeds compared to Liverpool Spurs Barca and Arsenal says it all. Standards/culture. Not there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996594345584030060)  2025-12-04T14:56Z 195K followers, 36.4K engagements


"No tactical edge. Wolves simply disjointed beyond belief for many reasons on and off the pitch. Shades of Rob Edwards Luton. Kamikaze football. Yet still a basketball match. United did little to gain control. Went toe-to-toe. Won due to the disparity of quality. Same story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998149666240930072)  2025-12-08T21:56Z 194.9K followers, 84.5K engagements


"Madueke Nkunku Flix Sancho Jackson ❌ Gittens Pedro Garnacho Estvo Delap ✅ Stand-still window but I was okay with that. What I am not okay with is the culture STILL being an issue. What's really going on at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998816028931830147)  2025-12-10T18:04Z 194.9K followers, 19.4K engagements


"The elites supersede tactics. Trent 👉 Mbapp 💥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996287891907993804)  2025-12-03T18:38Z 195K followers, 115.4K engagements


"The Madrid situation is a simple one. Its all about balance on and off the pitch. Alonso is an elite tactician. But tactics go out the window when you have two guys who dont defend. You can get away with one but not two. Only one of Alonso or Vinicus will last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1997952255451140262)  2025-12-08T08:51Z 195K followers, 90.6K engagements


"🔴⚪ Viktor Gykeres. The situation is not black or white. It is grey. This is who he is as a player and how you should judge him moving forwards. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000165660907671647)  2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 181.5K engagements


"Arsenal's best performances this season have come with Trossard at left wing. Why Because he has evolved in profile to become a 'passer'. Some of his incisive passing from the left is excellent. It is something Martinelli cannot match. But Eze is Trossard x10 - on steroids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000172473380483386)  2025-12-14T11:54Z 195K followers, 48.9K engagements


"🟣🔴 Aston Villa vs Arsenal. The aftermath and what people arent talking about. Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1997958104701337960)  2025-12-08T09:15Z 195K followers, 224.7K engagements


"Cole Palmer is Chelsea's only superstar attacker. Estevo is a star but he is a kid. Joo Pedro has quality but lacks 'dawg'. Neto and Garnacho are top but far from world class. Delap needs to stop misplacing his anger externally and use it to fuel him. Gittens is very raw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998818938407223781)  2025-12-10T18:15Z 195K followers, 48.3K engagements


"Nail on the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999418728677556446)  2025-12-12T09:59Z 195K followers, 75.8K engagements


"Blaming Gykeres for Arsenal's creativity problem is the equivalent of blaming Haaland if Manchester City had creative issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000172733200576722)  2025-12-14T11:55Z 195K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Xabi Alonso has created the most tactically complete Real Madrid that I have ever seen. 4-2-4 build-up 3-2-5 attack man-to-man pressing from the goal kick & most importantly Madrid are getting effective pressure on the ball in open play A breakdown of the new-look Madrid 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1970122116172480573)  2025-09-22T13:44Z 195K followers, 397.3K engagements


"I watched the second half on mute. To take in every tiny detail. With no bias or emotional interference. An outer-body experience. The tactics. The structure. The patience. The physicality. The mentality. Every action just as important as the next. An embodiment of Mikel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1987243725873901937)  2025-11-08T19:40Z 195K followers, 5.1M engagements


"⚪ Thomas Frank reminded everyone last night: He is a top-level tactician. Spurs werent perfect but the ideas were exceptional. If this version of Spurs becomes consistent Thomas Frank can transform the club. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996215037103415707)  2025-12-03T13:48Z 195K followers, 821.8K engagements


"Arsenal played their usual 2-3-5. Brentford defended in a 5-3-2 to mirror it. Their ability to transition from defending low to high with man-to-man pressure was TOP. Arsenal rotate a lot but Brentford prioritised defending the zones - not the rotations. Keith Andrews 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996558058559046021)  2025-12-04T12:31Z 195K followers, 25.2K engagements


"Ruben Amorim. Manchester United. A rant. 🔻 Build-up: United either close and kick invert a centre back into midfield and play direct (which gives them an extra number for 2nd balls) or they try to pass to one side with the centre back inverted into midfield but they get trapped and can't build when they do that. So that's the build-up. Unless the opposition don't press United are incapable of building out from the back. High build: We all know what it is. We just had to witness against Everton and West Ham. Wingbacks in positions that Yamal and Luis Daz play in. X centre backs even if the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996708108018536779)  2025-12-04T22:28Z 195K followers, 148.6K engagements


"Aston Villa. De Zerbi-esque build-up patterns as they consistently try to use the goalkeeper to lure a man out before bouncing out to the spare man who can step forwards and break lines with Villa having lots of excellent ball-carriers in attack. They are top. Unai Emery. TOP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996993323790115188)  2025-12-05T17:21Z 195K followers, 179.2K engagements


"Thomas Frank has found balance in his last two games at Spurs 👇 4-2-4 build-up against a man-to-man press. Can bounce to the spare man or play over to 1v1's Three triangles in attack 4-4-2 defensive base with man-to-man pressure high Organised when defending low"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1997966883883237626)  2025-12-08T09:50Z 195K followers, 27.1K engagements


"Liverpool's depth was already light with Salah but now they literally have no right winger (Frimpong is a wingback not a right winger). With Gakpo injured for a couple of weeks and Chiesa ill Liverpool's strength in depth is next to non-existent. Tough job for Arne Slot. 🔴"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998329615564038220)  2025-12-09T09:51Z 195K followers, 22.8K engagements


"Don't let anybody ever tell you that Manchester United don't have a TOP TOP squad. By in large this is two TOP players in EVERY position. It's very difficult to into the transfer market & replace anybody in that XI. I just see so much more potential in a well-drilled back 4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998335724114854305)  2025-12-09T10:15Z 195K followers, 69.2K engagements


"Arsenal have the best squad in the world yet they remain decimated by injuries. What does that tell you about the state of the modern game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998336715434430773)  2025-12-09T10:19Z 195K followers, 62K engagements


"🔴 No Salah. A new Liverpool. Arne Slot introduced a tactical diamond and it changes the long-term picture. Is it a sustainable solution Or a short-term fix Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998687252327580059)  2025-12-10T09:32Z 195K followers, 127.5K engagements


"3 games on the trot where Thomas Frank/Spurs have had balance: 4-2-4 low 4-2-5 high with Spence inverting into the half space high Manipulated the man-to-man press by using Vicario to attract and bounce Or played over to 1v1's. Narrow 4-2-2-2 to land on 2nd balls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998799515512713493)  2025-12-10T16:58Z 195K followers, 56.2K engagements


"Porro played lower But still had license to combine and interchange as part of the wide triangles on the sides Spurs attacked with X on the top line and had good positional play to combine circulate counter-press and nullify transitions. Defended man-to-man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998799520378007813)  2025-12-10T16:58Z 195K followers, 9558 engagements


"A reminder that Chelsea essentially swapped Gittens for Noni. That type of individual magic is EXACTLY what Chelsea missed last night against Atalanta. The difference Look at Madueke's celebration. Individual brilliance but straight over to the bench to celebrate. Culture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998852222428524956)  2025-12-10T20:28Z 195K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Arne Slot better hope Xabi Alonso doesn't get sacked any time soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999143491360763914)  2025-12-11T15:45Z 195K followers, 40.1K engagements


"Unai Emery is one of the best coaches in the world full-stop. But his philosophy aligns with underdog clubs. Not the upper echelon elites. History has proven that time and time again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999419444490305603)  2025-12-12T10:01Z 195K followers, 179K engagements


"Mikel Artetas coaching path seems very clear. Arsenal Barca PSG. The order of the latter two clubs is not clear. Barca first I would suspect. Either that or build a Sir Alex Ferguson-esque legacy in London. Im completely convinced he will win so much silverware. Like Pep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999908279305347537)  2025-12-13T18:24Z 195K followers, 68.8K engagements


"Arne Slot deserves more time. But if Xabi Alonso becomes available scrutiny will increase both inside and outside the club. He is the dream fit. Manchester United should be bold and ask the question if he gets sacked at Real Madrid. He becomes the most wanted manager alive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999913770198630534)  2025-12-13T18:46Z 195K followers, 53.4K engagements


"Arsenal have an open-play creativity problem. I talked about this before Gykeres signed. He is a #9. He directly suffers as a consequence of the lack of open play creativity. It also doesnt help that Arsenal are trying to walk the ball in. Few counter-pressing moments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999944463997899148)  2025-12-13T20:48Z 195K followers, 76.3K engagements


"Bukayo. Saka. Thats all for now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999962559668207950)  2025-12-13T22:00Z 195K followers, 118.8K engagements


"Widen the margins. Reduce the variance. Its the next step. The tools are there. Now with a week to rest and reset Arteta has to solve the open-play creativity issues. The balance is not quite right. Its why I have maintained ALL SEASON that Arsenal must improve still"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999963189455503845)  2025-12-13T22:02Z 195K followers, 95.3K engagements


"@billycarpy Wolves played completely differently to the United game. If they had that same strategy against Arsenal they would have lost by a ridiculous margin. Tonight was much smarter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999967373726794168)  2025-12-13T22:19Z 195K followers, 51.4K engagements


"Wolves have two Brazilian internationals in the middle of their midfield and are smack bottom of the Premier League with X points after XX games. Dont let anybody ever tell you that the quality of the Premier League has diminished"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999974622394294750)  2025-12-13T22:48Z 195K followers, 55.1K engagements


"Let's take a moment to remember that Arsenal have a CREATIVITY issues & that Viktor Gykeres is the very last man who should be blamed for that. It's like blaming Haaland if City didn't create chances. A #9 was NEVER going to magically solve Arsenal's creative issues. Be real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000166765075288430)  2025-12-14T11:31Z 195K followers, 12.9K engagements


"Gykeres would be an Arsenal hero if Timber didn't take the ball off of his head in the dying moments at Stamford Bridge. He is going to score goals for Arsenal. Maybe not at the rate of the elites but nobody ever said he was Haaland/Kane. But he'll score enough to win 🏆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000180885770174529)  2025-12-14T12:27Z 195K followers, 44.6K engagements


"Pffff. Arteta was getting the better of Maresca with 11v11. Some of the build-up ideas were INCREDIBLE to exploit Maresca's man-to-man press and they worked. Now with 11v10 we have to see how Maresca adapts tactically especially without Caicedo. Huge test for him/Chelsea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1995178476442370194)  2025-11-30T17:09Z 195K followers, 779.3K engagements


"Arsenal also overloaded Chelsea's press higher up the pitch with Rice or Zubimendi dropping into the first line with Merino loose high. We see that here. Gusto picks up Merino but that leaves Chalobah free in the defensive line and it gives Arsenal a +1 low. Manipulated again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1995428437591474348)  2025-12-01T09:43Z 195K followers, 17.1K engagements


"Ive seen little-to-no analysis of Leeds-Chelsea on the timeline for some reason. This will be an interesting watch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996493323935309933)  2025-12-04T08:14Z 195K followers, 23.5K engagements


"As a fan all you want to see is your team work hard & give everything for the shirt. It is the oldest yet truest clich in the game. Enzo Maresca's Chelsea don't do that EVERY game. Tactically he is elite (albeit not flawless). Long-term he must solve the cultural problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996595014877540612)  2025-12-04T14:58Z 195K followers, 23K engagements


"Playing Badiashile and Chalobah at the base of a wide triangle is what Maresca did last night. It only works with Reece James or Cucurella in those roles so they can join in. We can only consider the #10 as a second-striker in this moment - a player who has license to roam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996602387297919288)  2025-12-04T15:27Z 195K followers, 2729 engagements


"The way Pep used Julin Alvarez or the way he uses Phil Foden now. Not overly complicated. Not fixed to one specific half space. A #10 who sticks between the lines combines creates and attacks space. They cannot be considered as part of the wide triangles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996602390326235223)  2025-12-04T15:27Z 195K followers, 3937 engagements


"Mate. He's playing Dalot and Dorgu in the same position as Vincius Kvaratskhelia Leo Doku Nico Williams Luis Diaz Barcola Raphinha Gakpo Rashford Garnacho Coman Semenyo Gordon Martinelli and whoever the hell else you want to mention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996712119476404650)  2025-12-04T22:44Z 195K followers, 152.6K engagements


"Second-striker. Julin Alvarez Phil Foden. Kai Havertz Mikel Merino and Gabriel Jesus can all do it. Makes total sense against low blocks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1996977553039396919)  2025-12-05T16:18Z 195K followers, 128.8K engagements


"Wirtz needs to be more positionally disciplined. If he is Liverpool will have balance. van Dijk-Konat-Gravenberch Kerkez-Jones-Gakpo Bradley-Wirtz-Szoboszlai. Slot's three triangles with Ekitike as the #9. Drifting over to the left is OK occasionally but not consistently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1997362560169840713)  2025-12-06T17:48Z 195K followers, 35.4K engagements


"The Gykeres narrative would be different if Timber didn't take the ball off of his head in the dying seconds at Chelsea. He was also on the scene for the goals vs Brentford/Villa. Rusty upon return sure but his best performance was against Burnley before the injury. Relax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1997965625801535883)  2025-12-08T09:45Z 195K followers, 81.1K engagements


"Mason Mount is still only XX. If he can stay fit he'll continue to have a huge influence at the top level"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998333011469783391)  2025-12-09T10:04Z 195K followers, 41.6K engagements


"In the absence of Cole Palmer the onus was on Joo Pedro to step up but he failed to do so. Not a qualitative issue. We saw what he can do against PSG. Unstoppable when 'at it'. I have likened him to Gabriel Jesus in the past albeit more lax & that is a very clear negative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998813330270822451)  2025-12-10T17:53Z 195K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Xabi Alonso is the closest coach to Mikel Arteta in the world stylistically. Do not mistake Madrids imbalance with Alonsos greatness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1998886033161859203)  2025-12-10T22:42Z 195K followers, 114.4K engagements


"🔴⚪ Arsenal. Injuries depth dynamics and the curious case of Viktor Gykeres. Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999079199580000375)  2025-12-11T11:29Z 195K followers, 173.2K engagements


"Frank Lampard x Coventry. Diamond press. One of the most effective presses in the modern game. Seeing it so often nowadays. Provides a +1 in the defensive line with close to maximum pressure applied to the opposition's build. Often a superior alternative to going man-to-man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999430360363565448)  2025-12-12T10:45Z 195K followers, 88.3K engagements


"I wonder if Thomas Tuchel will be on Manchester Uniteds radar come the summer. Still profiles as an elite coach. His tactics at England are clear and tick many of the stylistic principles of the elite teams (Arsenal Bayern PSG etc). Lots of good options out there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999907099124363661)  2025-12-13T18:19Z 195K followers, 45.9K engagements


"Xabi Alonsos coaching philosophy fits the Barcelona DNA a hell of a lot more than the Real Madrid DNA. He is a coach who wants to dominate EVERY single aspect of the game. Just like Pep Arteta Enrique. Thats Barca DNA. Cant do that at Madrid with too many superstars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999907652097503576)  2025-12-13T18:21Z 195K followers, 76.5K engagements


"Wolves have quality. But they lack ball-carrying and creativity. Not sure who the leader in that defensive line is either. On paper its Arsenals easiest game of the Premier League season so far. Crazier things have happened though (i.e. Grimsby vs Manchester United)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999916210960662780)  2025-12-13T18:55Z 195K followers, 37.7K engagements


"The guys that kill these teams are the Bruno Fernandes Cole Palmer Alexander-Arnold & De Bruynes of the world. They have incredible ball-striking & constantly try audacious passes in the final third. Most of the actions dont work but they create counter-pressing moments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999945014366077062)  2025-12-13T20:50Z 195K followers, 27.8K engagements


"Oh and before United fans pipe up Wolves were uncharacteristically awful against you. Went man-to-man all over but struggled. Why Because their own crowd turned on them and the players felt it without and without the ball. United capitalised on it with Wolves dysfunctional"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1999975062716465614)  2025-12-13T22:49Z 195K followers, 37.9K engagements


"The reason the situation is not black or white is because we are used to judging players through that lens i.e. they are definitely good enough or they are definitely not good enough. With Gykeres we know he is not flawless but I backed him despite noting his limitations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000165724933812275)  2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 5295 engagements


"I did this because of the same reason that Arteta backs him: His mentality. And with the scrutiny increasing both in the media and with regards to internal competition these next months will be a true test of Gykeres as a human and whether he truly is a mental giant or not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000165728100737039)  2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Ultimately in the summer the #9's available were eko or Gykeres. Any competent analyst touted eko as more talented but Gykeres was the 'win now' option. I have no doubt that he will prove to be that. Not Haaland not Kane but a #9 that will contribute to winning. 🛑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000165732517376471)  2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Arteta had his hands tied last night I feel. Player load match fitness injuries etc. He couldn't implement the optimal offensive relationships for Arsenal to be truly elite with their open-play dynamics. With a clear week ahead of Everton time to solve that is very clear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000175008581304773)  2025-12-14T12:04Z 195K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Foden and Haaland are single handedly keeping City in the title race"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000226631898849661)  2025-12-14T15:29Z 195K followers, 32.3K engagements


"Bellingham is just as influential in the pivot as he is in the #10. Truly elite irrespective of the role. People who say he cant dictate games through passing dont know what theyre talking about. Between him and Declan Rice for the most complete midfielder in the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/2000298331457904826)  2025-12-14T20:14Z 195K followers, 6345 engagements

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Social category influence champions league #509 premier league #1022 la liga #306 travel destinations #3145

Social topic influence alonso #149, the world #2209, madrid #320, real madrid #226, viktor #12, manchester united #205, arne slot #69, solve #74, burnley 2.11%, atalanta #50

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Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"I love how both Inter and Atalanta have maintained their tactical identity despite managerial changes. A sign of a well ran football club"
X Link 2025-12-12T07:41Z 195K followers, 32.5K engagements

"Declan Rice and N'Golo Kant have set unreasonable expectations for what being mobile is as a #6 (hence the fact that they evolved beyond the demands of a largely stationary role)"
X Link 2025-06-25T19:01Z 194.9K followers, 316.9K engagements

"Find it incredible that so many Chelsea fans defend their team fiercely. I get that you love your club. But performances against Benfica Sunderland Qarabag Forest Burnley and Leeds compared to Liverpool Spurs Barca and Arsenal says it all. Standards/culture. Not there"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:56Z 195K followers, 36.4K engagements

"No tactical edge. Wolves simply disjointed beyond belief for many reasons on and off the pitch. Shades of Rob Edwards Luton. Kamikaze football. Yet still a basketball match. United did little to gain control. Went toe-to-toe. Won due to the disparity of quality. Same story"
X Link 2025-12-08T21:56Z 194.9K followers, 84.5K engagements

"Madueke Nkunku Flix Sancho Jackson ❌ Gittens Pedro Garnacho Estvo Delap ✅ Stand-still window but I was okay with that. What I am not okay with is the culture STILL being an issue. What's really going on at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca 👇"
X Link 2025-12-10T18:04Z 194.9K followers, 19.4K engagements

"The elites supersede tactics. Trent 👉 Mbapp 💥"
X Link 2025-12-03T18:38Z 195K followers, 115.4K engagements

"The Madrid situation is a simple one. Its all about balance on and off the pitch. Alonso is an elite tactician. But tactics go out the window when you have two guys who dont defend. You can get away with one but not two. Only one of Alonso or Vinicus will last"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:51Z 195K followers, 90.6K engagements

"🔴⚪ Viktor Gykeres. The situation is not black or white. It is grey. This is who he is as a player and how you should judge him moving forwards. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 181.5K engagements

"Arsenal's best performances this season have come with Trossard at left wing. Why Because he has evolved in profile to become a 'passer'. Some of his incisive passing from the left is excellent. It is something Martinelli cannot match. But Eze is Trossard x10 - on steroids"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:54Z 195K followers, 48.9K engagements

"🟣🔴 Aston Villa vs Arsenal. The aftermath and what people arent talking about. Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2025-12-08T09:15Z 195K followers, 224.7K engagements

"Cole Palmer is Chelsea's only superstar attacker. Estevo is a star but he is a kid. Joo Pedro has quality but lacks 'dawg'. Neto and Garnacho are top but far from world class. Delap needs to stop misplacing his anger externally and use it to fuel him. Gittens is very raw"
X Link 2025-12-10T18:15Z 195K followers, 48.3K engagements

"Nail on the"
X Link 2025-12-12T09:59Z 195K followers, 75.8K engagements

"Blaming Gykeres for Arsenal's creativity problem is the equivalent of blaming Haaland if Manchester City had creative issues"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:55Z 195K followers, 25.7K engagements

"Xabi Alonso has created the most tactically complete Real Madrid that I have ever seen. 4-2-4 build-up 3-2-5 attack man-to-man pressing from the goal kick & most importantly Madrid are getting effective pressure on the ball in open play A breakdown of the new-look Madrid 👇"
X Link 2025-09-22T13:44Z 195K followers, 397.3K engagements

"I watched the second half on mute. To take in every tiny detail. With no bias or emotional interference. An outer-body experience. The tactics. The structure. The patience. The physicality. The mentality. Every action just as important as the next. An embodiment of Mikel"
X Link 2025-11-08T19:40Z 195K followers, 5.1M engagements

"⚪ Thomas Frank reminded everyone last night: He is a top-level tactician. Spurs werent perfect but the ideas were exceptional. If this version of Spurs becomes consistent Thomas Frank can transform the club. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2025-12-03T13:48Z 195K followers, 821.8K engagements

"Arsenal played their usual 2-3-5. Brentford defended in a 5-3-2 to mirror it. Their ability to transition from defending low to high with man-to-man pressure was TOP. Arsenal rotate a lot but Brentford prioritised defending the zones - not the rotations. Keith Andrews 👏"
X Link 2025-12-04T12:31Z 195K followers, 25.2K engagements

"Ruben Amorim. Manchester United. A rant. 🔻 Build-up: United either close and kick invert a centre back into midfield and play direct (which gives them an extra number for 2nd balls) or they try to pass to one side with the centre back inverted into midfield but they get trapped and can't build when they do that. So that's the build-up. Unless the opposition don't press United are incapable of building out from the back. High build: We all know what it is. We just had to witness against Everton and West Ham. Wingbacks in positions that Yamal and Luis Daz play in. X centre backs even if the"
X Link 2025-12-04T22:28Z 195K followers, 148.6K engagements

"Aston Villa. De Zerbi-esque build-up patterns as they consistently try to use the goalkeeper to lure a man out before bouncing out to the spare man who can step forwards and break lines with Villa having lots of excellent ball-carriers in attack. They are top. Unai Emery. TOP"
X Link 2025-12-05T17:21Z 195K followers, 179.2K engagements

"Thomas Frank has found balance in his last two games at Spurs 👇 4-2-4 build-up against a man-to-man press. Can bounce to the spare man or play over to 1v1's Three triangles in attack 4-4-2 defensive base with man-to-man pressure high Organised when defending low"
X Link 2025-12-08T09:50Z 195K followers, 27.1K engagements

"Liverpool's depth was already light with Salah but now they literally have no right winger (Frimpong is a wingback not a right winger). With Gakpo injured for a couple of weeks and Chiesa ill Liverpool's strength in depth is next to non-existent. Tough job for Arne Slot. 🔴"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:51Z 195K followers, 22.8K engagements

"Don't let anybody ever tell you that Manchester United don't have a TOP TOP squad. By in large this is two TOP players in EVERY position. It's very difficult to into the transfer market & replace anybody in that XI. I just see so much more potential in a well-drilled back 4"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:15Z 195K followers, 69.2K engagements

"Arsenal have the best squad in the world yet they remain decimated by injuries. What does that tell you about the state of the modern game"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:19Z 195K followers, 62K engagements

"🔴 No Salah. A new Liverpool. Arne Slot introduced a tactical diamond and it changes the long-term picture. Is it a sustainable solution Or a short-term fix Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2025-12-10T09:32Z 195K followers, 127.5K engagements

"3 games on the trot where Thomas Frank/Spurs have had balance: 4-2-4 low 4-2-5 high with Spence inverting into the half space high Manipulated the man-to-man press by using Vicario to attract and bounce Or played over to 1v1's. Narrow 4-2-2-2 to land on 2nd balls"
X Link 2025-12-10T16:58Z 195K followers, 56.2K engagements

"Porro played lower But still had license to combine and interchange as part of the wide triangles on the sides Spurs attacked with X on the top line and had good positional play to combine circulate counter-press and nullify transitions. Defended man-to-man"
X Link 2025-12-10T16:58Z 195K followers, 9558 engagements

"A reminder that Chelsea essentially swapped Gittens for Noni. That type of individual magic is EXACTLY what Chelsea missed last night against Atalanta. The difference Look at Madueke's celebration. Individual brilliance but straight over to the bench to celebrate. Culture"
X Link 2025-12-10T20:28Z 195K followers, 1.1M engagements

"Arne Slot better hope Xabi Alonso doesn't get sacked any time soon"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:45Z 195K followers, 40.1K engagements

"Unai Emery is one of the best coaches in the world full-stop. But his philosophy aligns with underdog clubs. Not the upper echelon elites. History has proven that time and time again"
X Link 2025-12-12T10:01Z 195K followers, 179K engagements

"Mikel Artetas coaching path seems very clear. Arsenal Barca PSG. The order of the latter two clubs is not clear. Barca first I would suspect. Either that or build a Sir Alex Ferguson-esque legacy in London. Im completely convinced he will win so much silverware. Like Pep"
X Link 2025-12-13T18:24Z 195K followers, 68.8K engagements

"Arne Slot deserves more time. But if Xabi Alonso becomes available scrutiny will increase both inside and outside the club. He is the dream fit. Manchester United should be bold and ask the question if he gets sacked at Real Madrid. He becomes the most wanted manager alive"
X Link 2025-12-13T18:46Z 195K followers, 53.4K engagements

"Arsenal have an open-play creativity problem. I talked about this before Gykeres signed. He is a #9. He directly suffers as a consequence of the lack of open play creativity. It also doesnt help that Arsenal are trying to walk the ball in. Few counter-pressing moments"
X Link 2025-12-13T20:48Z 195K followers, 76.3K engagements

"Bukayo. Saka. Thats all for now"
X Link 2025-12-13T22:00Z 195K followers, 118.8K engagements

"Widen the margins. Reduce the variance. Its the next step. The tools are there. Now with a week to rest and reset Arteta has to solve the open-play creativity issues. The balance is not quite right. Its why I have maintained ALL SEASON that Arsenal must improve still"
X Link 2025-12-13T22:02Z 195K followers, 95.3K engagements

"@billycarpy Wolves played completely differently to the United game. If they had that same strategy against Arsenal they would have lost by a ridiculous margin. Tonight was much smarter"
X Link 2025-12-13T22:19Z 195K followers, 51.4K engagements

"Wolves have two Brazilian internationals in the middle of their midfield and are smack bottom of the Premier League with X points after XX games. Dont let anybody ever tell you that the quality of the Premier League has diminished"
X Link 2025-12-13T22:48Z 195K followers, 55.1K engagements

"Let's take a moment to remember that Arsenal have a CREATIVITY issues & that Viktor Gykeres is the very last man who should be blamed for that. It's like blaming Haaland if City didn't create chances. A #9 was NEVER going to magically solve Arsenal's creative issues. Be real"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:31Z 195K followers, 12.9K engagements

"Gykeres would be an Arsenal hero if Timber didn't take the ball off of his head in the dying moments at Stamford Bridge. He is going to score goals for Arsenal. Maybe not at the rate of the elites but nobody ever said he was Haaland/Kane. But he'll score enough to win 🏆"
X Link 2025-12-14T12:27Z 195K followers, 44.6K engagements

"Pffff. Arteta was getting the better of Maresca with 11v11. Some of the build-up ideas were INCREDIBLE to exploit Maresca's man-to-man press and they worked. Now with 11v10 we have to see how Maresca adapts tactically especially without Caicedo. Huge test for him/Chelsea"
X Link 2025-11-30T17:09Z 195K followers, 779.3K engagements

"Arsenal also overloaded Chelsea's press higher up the pitch with Rice or Zubimendi dropping into the first line with Merino loose high. We see that here. Gusto picks up Merino but that leaves Chalobah free in the defensive line and it gives Arsenal a +1 low. Manipulated again"
X Link 2025-12-01T09:43Z 195K followers, 17.1K engagements

"Ive seen little-to-no analysis of Leeds-Chelsea on the timeline for some reason. This will be an interesting watch"
X Link 2025-12-04T08:14Z 195K followers, 23.5K engagements

"As a fan all you want to see is your team work hard & give everything for the shirt. It is the oldest yet truest clich in the game. Enzo Maresca's Chelsea don't do that EVERY game. Tactically he is elite (albeit not flawless). Long-term he must solve the cultural problem"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:58Z 195K followers, 23K engagements

"Playing Badiashile and Chalobah at the base of a wide triangle is what Maresca did last night. It only works with Reece James or Cucurella in those roles so they can join in. We can only consider the #10 as a second-striker in this moment - a player who has license to roam"
X Link 2025-12-04T15:27Z 195K followers, 2729 engagements

"The way Pep used Julin Alvarez or the way he uses Phil Foden now. Not overly complicated. Not fixed to one specific half space. A #10 who sticks between the lines combines creates and attacks space. They cannot be considered as part of the wide triangles"
X Link 2025-12-04T15:27Z 195K followers, 3937 engagements

"Mate. He's playing Dalot and Dorgu in the same position as Vincius Kvaratskhelia Leo Doku Nico Williams Luis Diaz Barcola Raphinha Gakpo Rashford Garnacho Coman Semenyo Gordon Martinelli and whoever the hell else you want to mention"
X Link 2025-12-04T22:44Z 195K followers, 152.6K engagements

"Second-striker. Julin Alvarez Phil Foden. Kai Havertz Mikel Merino and Gabriel Jesus can all do it. Makes total sense against low blocks"
X Link 2025-12-05T16:18Z 195K followers, 128.8K engagements

"Wirtz needs to be more positionally disciplined. If he is Liverpool will have balance. van Dijk-Konat-Gravenberch Kerkez-Jones-Gakpo Bradley-Wirtz-Szoboszlai. Slot's three triangles with Ekitike as the #9. Drifting over to the left is OK occasionally but not consistently"
X Link 2025-12-06T17:48Z 195K followers, 35.4K engagements

"The Gykeres narrative would be different if Timber didn't take the ball off of his head in the dying seconds at Chelsea. He was also on the scene for the goals vs Brentford/Villa. Rusty upon return sure but his best performance was against Burnley before the injury. Relax"
X Link 2025-12-08T09:45Z 195K followers, 81.1K engagements

"Mason Mount is still only XX. If he can stay fit he'll continue to have a huge influence at the top level"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:04Z 195K followers, 41.6K engagements

"In the absence of Cole Palmer the onus was on Joo Pedro to step up but he failed to do so. Not a qualitative issue. We saw what he can do against PSG. Unstoppable when 'at it'. I have likened him to Gabriel Jesus in the past albeit more lax & that is a very clear negative"
X Link 2025-12-10T17:53Z 195K followers, 15.8K engagements

"Xabi Alonso is the closest coach to Mikel Arteta in the world stylistically. Do not mistake Madrids imbalance with Alonsos greatness"
X Link 2025-12-10T22:42Z 195K followers, 114.4K engagements

"🔴⚪ Arsenal. Injuries depth dynamics and the curious case of Viktor Gykeres. Full breakdown EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"
X Link 2025-12-11T11:29Z 195K followers, 173.2K engagements

"Frank Lampard x Coventry. Diamond press. One of the most effective presses in the modern game. Seeing it so often nowadays. Provides a +1 in the defensive line with close to maximum pressure applied to the opposition's build. Often a superior alternative to going man-to-man"
X Link 2025-12-12T10:45Z 195K followers, 88.3K engagements

"I wonder if Thomas Tuchel will be on Manchester Uniteds radar come the summer. Still profiles as an elite coach. His tactics at England are clear and tick many of the stylistic principles of the elite teams (Arsenal Bayern PSG etc). Lots of good options out there"
X Link 2025-12-13T18:19Z 195K followers, 45.9K engagements

"Xabi Alonsos coaching philosophy fits the Barcelona DNA a hell of a lot more than the Real Madrid DNA. He is a coach who wants to dominate EVERY single aspect of the game. Just like Pep Arteta Enrique. Thats Barca DNA. Cant do that at Madrid with too many superstars"
X Link 2025-12-13T18:21Z 195K followers, 76.5K engagements

"Wolves have quality. But they lack ball-carrying and creativity. Not sure who the leader in that defensive line is either. On paper its Arsenals easiest game of the Premier League season so far. Crazier things have happened though (i.e. Grimsby vs Manchester United)"
X Link 2025-12-13T18:55Z 195K followers, 37.7K engagements

"The guys that kill these teams are the Bruno Fernandes Cole Palmer Alexander-Arnold & De Bruynes of the world. They have incredible ball-striking & constantly try audacious passes in the final third. Most of the actions dont work but they create counter-pressing moments"
X Link 2025-12-13T20:50Z 195K followers, 27.8K engagements

"Oh and before United fans pipe up Wolves were uncharacteristically awful against you. Went man-to-man all over but struggled. Why Because their own crowd turned on them and the players felt it without and without the ball. United capitalised on it with Wolves dysfunctional"
X Link 2025-12-13T22:49Z 195K followers, 37.9K engagements

"The reason the situation is not black or white is because we are used to judging players through that lens i.e. they are definitely good enough or they are definitely not good enough. With Gykeres we know he is not flawless but I backed him despite noting his limitations"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 5295 engagements

"I did this because of the same reason that Arteta backs him: His mentality. And with the scrutiny increasing both in the media and with regards to internal competition these next months will be a true test of Gykeres as a human and whether he truly is a mental giant or not"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 10.3K engagements

"Ultimately in the summer the #9's available were eko or Gykeres. Any competent analyst touted eko as more talented but Gykeres was the 'win now' option. I have no doubt that he will prove to be that. Not Haaland not Kane but a #9 that will contribute to winning. 🛑"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:27Z 195K followers, 10.3K engagements

"Arteta had his hands tied last night I feel. Player load match fitness injuries etc. He couldn't implement the optimal offensive relationships for Arsenal to be truly elite with their open-play dynamics. With a clear week ahead of Everton time to solve that is very clear"
X Link 2025-12-14T12:04Z 195K followers, 15.3K engagements

"Foden and Haaland are single handedly keeping City in the title race"
X Link 2025-12-14T15:29Z 195K followers, 32.3K engagements

"Bellingham is just as influential in the pivot as he is in the #10. Truly elite irrespective of the role. People who say he cant dictate games through passing dont know what theyre talking about. Between him and Declan Rice for the most complete midfielder in the world"
X Link 2025-12-14T20:14Z 195K followers, 6345 engagements

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