[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @EBL2017 EBL EBL posts on X about madueke, manchester united, ekitike, mbeumo the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXXXXX +42% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +27% - X Year XXXXXXXXXXX -XX% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/posts_active)  - X Week XXX -XX% - X Month XXX +44% - X Months XXX +15% - X Year XXXXX -XX% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX +0.46% - X Month XXXXXXX +1.40% - X Months XXXXXXX +3.80% - X Year XXXXXXX +11% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/influence) --- **Social category influence** [premier league](/list/premier-league) #851 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) XXXX% [bundesliga](/list/bundesliga) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [madueke](/topic/madueke) #10, [manchester united](/topic/manchester-united) #350, [ekitike](/topic/ekitike) #357, [mbeumo](/topic/mbeumo) #62, [psg](/topic/psg) 4.14%, [enzo](/topic/enzo) 4.14%, [xavi simons](/topic/xavi-simons) #71, [$6753t](/topic/$6753t) 2.76%, [ruben amorim](/topic/ruben-amorim) #9, [rodrygo](/topic/rodrygo) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@eleojofranklin](/creator/undefined) [@aveteris](/creator/undefined) [@thebestfirefox](/creator/undefined) [@iobumss](/creator/undefined) [@kwasioheneyank1](/creator/undefined) [@catchingenvy](/creator/undefined) [@trinhnguyen1280](/creator/undefined) [@heyitsronit](/creator/undefined) [@onyebuchizoe](/creator/undefined) [@iamlege_nd49](/creator/undefined) [@lanesradaplug](/creator/undefined) [@akremboukrain98](/creator/undefined) [@madmax1979_1981](/creator/undefined) [@chitovao](/creator/undefined) [@tokido_01](/creator/undefined) [@cfc_greatday](/creator/undefined) [@jatiowrites](/creator/undefined) [@shakiti_bobo_](/creator/undefined) [@lucahthfc](/creator/undefined) [@arsenal](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::748021421582974976/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Well it's because he is not *THAT* good (yet) and whether he will ever become either iteration of Raphinha or Saka remains to be seen. We can attribute that to the difference in mental profiles between the players. Madueke takes responsibility but he can be a little too lax"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250765892280357) 2025-07-18 16:48:36 UTC 186K followers, 18.4K engagements "@lucahThfc The idea is for them to be close together to encourage short and sharp combo's to lure the opposition out to create space higher. Thomas Frank did it all the time at Brentford. Find guys like Kudus in open spaces and it's over for the opposition. Praying Spurs get Gibbs-White"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946679047599116528) 2025-07-19 21:10:27 UTC 186K followers, 16K engagements "Elite control and elite quality versus a tad below elite control and elite quality. Over the course of a season there's not much in it (look at the battles Pep and Klopp had but Pep typically came out on top). In this comparison Arteta is Pep because control is prioritised"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946703614342250619) 2025-07-19 22:48:04 UTC 186K followers, 21.7K engagements "Anywhere I can watch Spurs' first pre-season game Would much rather assess Thomas Frank's new-look side rather than rewatch Ruben Amorim and Manchester United continue to make the same structural mistakes of last season with the centre back inverting into midfield in build-up"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946656955478515767) 2025-07-19 19:42:39 UTC 186K followers, 95.5K engagements "So much talk about United's build-up patterns under Ruben Amorim. Not enough emphasis on defensive issues that have always been present under him even at Sporting Lisbon. Wingback is pinned centre backs don't want to jump midfield X & front X overloaded. All over the place"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947733386967322811) 2025-07-22 19:00:01 UTC 186K followers, 55.8K engagements "Meanwhile De Ligt is inverting onto the edge of his own box when United build lol. Spurs win United fail to. Just put players in positions that suit them please Ruben. Common sense prevails in football"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946678658833232193) 2025-07-19 21:08:54 UTC 186K followers, 26.9K engagements "Maduekes most underrated attribute is his combination of power and pausa. Few players possess technical elegance and explosive power. Madueke"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946270296106770913) 2025-07-18 18:06:13 UTC 186K followers, 258.6K engagements "Rashford makes sense for Barcelona. His biggest weakness is his defensive contribution but Barca are a team who dominate the ball domestically so it wont be a weekly issue. In Europe Rashford will defend in big games. Hard to get in over Raphinha but a good squad piece"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946715594612424901) 2025-07-19 23:35:40 UTC 186K followers, 46.6K engagements "Arne Slot wants Hugo Ekitike because he can reliably do things like this whereas Darwin Nez cannot. They are both outlets versus teams who press man-to-man strong fast get lots of chances and can be erratic at times but Ekitike is more technical"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946695890367864989) 2025-07-19 22:17:22 UTC 186K followers, 100.1K engagements "Yamal cutting inside to release Rashford in behind is an exiting prospect"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946715799114199144) 2025-07-19 23:36:29 UTC 186K followers, 17.1K engagements "@olivrLFC Rodrygo Anthony Gordon. Both sound good to me"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946700943250087940) 2025-07-19 22:37:27 UTC 185.9K followers, 3213 engagements "@EleojoFranklin Thomas Frank is a much better defensive coach than De Zerbi. He defends zonally in the mid-block whereas De Zerbi maintains man-to-man across the thirds. Frank also will to go more direct when necessary or concede possession if needs be. Similar to Arteta without the ball 🔝"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946681198232678650) 2025-07-19 21:18:59 UTC 185.9K followers, 2364 engagements "What an unbelievably encouraging start to Thomas Frank's tenure at Spurs. I see Roberto De Zerbi written all over it. 4-2-4 build-up #6's in close proximity on the edge of the box third man patterns #10's between the lines X beyond stretching the pitch high & wide. THREAD"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675680252727779) 2025-07-19 20:57:04 UTC 186K followers, 789.3K engagements "Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca have called him out publicly. This is what Maresca said about Madueke half-way through last season before dropping him from the starting XI: "He has to understand that he has to train well every day." Never can we question Raphinha or Saka"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250772296945839) 2025-07-18 16:48:38 UTC 186K followers, 18.7K 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)"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1937949239235268822) 2025-06-25 19:01:18 UTC 186K followers, 294.3K engagements "Viktor Gykeres is great but he is not enough in isolation. Eze Rodrygo Barcola. Gravity carrying passing. It is not sensible to rely on a Madueke explosion. He may explode but let him force his way in from the outside and become undeniable. Otherwise a squad player"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947713124297282001) 2025-07-22 17:39:30 UTC 186K followers, 162.9K engagements "Splurging a little bit extra on Bryan Mbeumo makes sense for Manchester United. Ultimately he is as close to a guaranteed success as you are ever going to get. A player who will excel even if United continue to struggle under Amorim because he is effective in every game state"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945880222533833041) 2025-07-17 16:16:12 UTC 186K followers, 95.7K engagements "Xavi Simons 🔴⚪ The truth behind the name 💭 Broken down EXCLUSIVELY at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨 👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946510335093219831) 2025-07-19 10:00:02 UTC 186K followers, 137.6K engagements "Thomas Frank 🤝 Roberto De Zerbi The similarities have been there since the start of last season. Lure the opposition out create space high let the likes of Mbeumo and Mitoma do their thing in transition. If Spurs get Kudus AND Gibbs-White then this idea makes SO much sense"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946680663228191000) 2025-07-19 21:16:52 UTC 186K followers, 66.3K engagements "Q&A. Right now. Ask questions using the link below 👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945959156608876868) 2025-07-17 21:29:51 UTC 185.9K followers, 28.6K engagements "@DonStefanooo Yep I see the same. Very exciting stuff early on for Thomas Frank. Really hope it works out for him at Spurs. Lots to assess yet before making hard conclusions but it is already obvious that he is a top and well-rounded manager. Gibbs-White would be an incredible addition"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946679427603001766) 2025-07-19 21:11:57 UTC 186K followers, 3076 engagements "Bryan Mbeumo uses his ass superbly. Backs in creates separation and if he does not win a free kick by inviting the contact and buying a foul he can find a teammate. But the next action is the most impressive one. As soon as he releases he explodes into space. Top mentality"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946274202278891752) 2025-07-18 18:21:44 UTC 186K followers, 140.7K engagements "Amongst all of the talk about Gykeres Zubimendi and the other names that Arsenal are targeting or have already signed the signature of Eberechi Eze would convince me more than any other signing that Arsenal are ready to lift major titles. You have no idea how good he is. 👆"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1942305367926472845) 2025-07-07 19:31:00 UTC 186K followers, 218.8K engagements "Ekitike has a similar profile and quality to Isak but costs half as much because hes not as technically mature. Has all of the traits to iron those flaws out but that will come with time/experience. Liverpool a nice environment to grow because the pressure is on Salah/Wirtz"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946706855020912890) 2025-07-19 23:00:56 UTC 186K followers, 53K engagements "Manchester United in white. 5-4-1 low block vs newly promoted Leeds. Seems like an alternate reality"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946724023393497185) 2025-07-20 00:09:10 UTC 186K followers, 43.6K engagements "Ruben Amorim will have to change his system to convince me that he is the man to work at Manchester United long-term. However signing Bryan Mbeumo will go down to be one of his very best moves at the football club. As close to a guaranteed success as you will ever get 🔴⚪"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947375155149172829) 2025-07-21 19:16:32 UTC 186K followers, 80K engagements "Thomas Frank's new-look Spurs. 3-2-5. Udogie high Porro low. Cuti Romero as the dictator of play from middle centre back. A very clear identity in possession centred around close proximity + short & sharp passing. Stand on the ball #6 comes bounce to Porro then he creates"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946678323221848080) 2025-07-19 21:07:34 UTC 186K followers, 82.5K engagements "Liverpool are going to be so dynamic next season. Salah Wirtz Ekitike Gakpo Daz (if he stays). Not to forget how Szoboszlai Mac Allister Kerkez Bradley and Frimpong impact that dynamism from deep. The sheer volume of threat beyond and in front of the block is crazy"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946697204057403798) 2025-07-19 22:22:35 UTC 186K followers, 106.4K engagements "Manchester United fans dont realise the level of quality theyre getting in Bryan Mbeumo 🔴 Their very own Mo Salah 🤯 A one-man attack. Creator goalscorer mentality monster. Built to excel at Old Trafford. Elite tactical breakdown available NOW"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947374086859972712) 2025-07-21 19:12:17 UTC 186K followers, 56.9K engagements "Noni Madueke profiles similarly to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal the current best right winger in world football. He's physical technical a 'mentality monster' and his profile suits the modern game to a tee. Give him time and he *WILL* flourish. Chelsea have signed a gem. THREAD"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1641380336604004354) 2023-03-30 10:02:22 UTC 185.9K followers, 877.7K engagements "Similar situation with Luis Daz. Itd be a shame to see him go but he is XX and I can see Liverpool moving on as normal with the addition of a Rodrygo or Anthony Gordon type"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945511973107450348) 2025-07-16 15:52:54 UTC 185.9K followers, 20.6K engagements "When a clubs identity is clear it is easy to recruit. It removes a big layer to the discussion when the desired profile is obvious i.e. what type of player should we sign It limits the headaches and decision making amongst the hierarchy in the club. See Isak and Ekitike 🔴"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945163116335059275) 2025-07-15 16:46:40 UTC 186K followers, 115.8K engagements "1) The Ousmane Dembl comparison speaks for itself. I am not comparing them as players but merely as human beings. Dembl went from being unprofessional to quite possibly the best presser in world football. Humans are complex. Everybody does not develop in a linear timeline"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250800298070396) 2025-07-18 16:48:45 UTC 186K followers, 13K engagements "Xavi Simons profile also offers these traits"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947713427541021069) 2025-07-22 17:40:42 UTC 186K followers, 41.4K engagements "Consistently play defensively balanced & hard-working teams along with replacing Robert Snchez & the sky is the limit for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. An elite tactician we know that but the defensive balance he struck in that XI against PSG along with Joo Pedro 🤯 It moved me"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945151375064883407) 2025-07-15 16:00:01 UTC 185.9K followers, 81.4K engagements "🔵 Chelsea Have Finally Found Balance And It Changes Everything. A performance vs PSG that redefines the conversation. Tactically physically defensively Enzo Maresca may have cracked it 🤯 Exclusively available at: or X subscriptions. THREAD 🚨👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945024468922892630) 2025-07-15 07:35:44 UTC 186K followers, 223.9K engagements "Hugo Ekitik is Alexander Isak XXX Below in an in-depth thread I discuss Ekitik's suitability to Arne Slot's Liverpool & whether he is worth the MEGA fee Liverpool are set to pay for him 🔴 EXCLUSIVELY available at or via X subscriptions THREAD 🚨"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946843771699646881) 2025-07-20 08:05:00 UTC 186K followers, 37.7K engagements "PSG were uncharacteristically technically insecure against Chelsea. That is not something that has occurred or will occur reliably due to their structure and more importantly because of their player quality. They are human & they played a bad game. There is nothing more to it"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945031962629959897) 2025-07-15 08:05:31 UTC 186K followers, 228.6K engagements "Hope Liverpool keep Luis Daz. Ekitike Wirtz Salah and Daz is close proximity is insane especially with Kerkez & Frimpong providing extra dynamism with 3rd man runs. Liquid football but also uber-effective in transition. Will take something wild to stop them next season"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946699312752210123) 2025-07-19 22:30:58 UTC 186K followers, 69.1K engagements "Chelsea flipped the script vs PSG. The tactics. The physicality. The defensive structure 🧠 Maresca mightve cracked how to win with this Chelsea team 🤯 This breakdown shows how 👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945129390553108714) 2025-07-15 14:32:40 UTC 185.9K followers, 82K engagements "Despite uproar from Arsenal fans about this deal we have to remember several things. 1) Madueke is XX with an unbelievable profile. Ousmane Dembl had similar issues in his early career and now look at him. 2) Arsenal's culture is elite. 3) Madueke is signed as a squad player"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250797827736020) 2025-07-18 16:48:44 UTC 186K followers, 13.4K engagements "Enzo Fernndez as a #10 and one of Reece James or Lavia in midfield is the bedrock of balance for Maresca's Chelsea. The in-possession dynamics have always been elite (and will be even better with Joo Pedro). But this defensive idea could elevate the project to the pinnacle 💭"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945106081107075462) 2025-07-15 13:00:02 UTC 185.9K followers, 90.9K engagements "Why does Bruno Fernandes never get mentioned when talking about the Portuguese League and its supposed history of players not succeeding when they leave the division He was an instant hit in the Premier League. World class from day one. Narratives eh Cherry pickers"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945510538085064811) 2025-07-16 15:47:12 UTC 186K followers, 251.4K engagements "From Palmer not leading the press to Enzo losing duels in midfield to sub-elite centre back depth. To Enzo as the #10 Palmer on the right James as a #6 and centre backs that perform better because of the superior defensive balance ahead of them. I love THIS Chelsea Maresca"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945121179167011098) 2025-07-15 14:00:02 UTC 186K followers, 94.8K engagements "@ade_tobbie Well it's not. Thomas Frank is more well-rounded defensively. Early days but encouraging signs. Hope it works out for him and Spurs. He is one of football's genuinely good guys. Have seen him and his staff up close and personal so I know"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946682289741533487) 2025-07-19 21:23:20 UTC 186K followers, 11.9K engagements "If degaard can lead the press for Arsenal then why can't Enzo Fernndez do it for Chelsea Ultimately he is too good of a player to consistently leave out. Fitting him Palmer & Caicedo into Chelsea is key. The best solution is Palmer wide right with Enzo pressing centrally"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945136276140953614) 2025-07-15 15:00:01 UTC 185.9K followers, 84.3K engagements "Entice the opposition in play short and sharp passes to find the spare man and get your best distributor facing forwards. Thomas Frank previously likened Pedro Porro to Trent Alexander-Arnold so it makes completely sense for him to get in the ball in these types of areas"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675692852125837) 2025-07-19 20:57:07 UTC 186K followers, 35.3K engagements "@Utdconvos Genuinely looking for the game mate"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946657870939828732) 2025-07-19 19:46:18 UTC 185.9K followers, 5247 engagements "Joo Pedro will unlock a key trait for the rest of Chelsea's teammates - the ability to run beyond him. This can occur directly (with insane pieces of quality like this) or indirectly (simply by Joo dropping low and players penetrating the vacated"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945075883641032850) 2025-07-15 11:00:03 UTC 185.9K followers, 63.1K engagements "De Zerbi-esque build-up from Thomas Frank's"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946693210291528142) 2025-07-19 22:06:43 UTC 186K followers, 810.3K engagements "Noni Madueke at his very best has two stylistic profiles. Both of them are most similar to Raphinha. On the right Raphinha dictated attacks and was creative. On the left he takes less touches but his output has gone to a new level because the angles make him play direct"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250741951107384) 2025-07-18 16:48:31 UTC 186K followers, 62.6K engagements "Thomas Frank is one of my favourite managers based on how he is such an amazing defensive coach who excels at maximising the tools at his disposal whilst creating an incredible culture at clubs. Only question marks that remain are his suitability to the 'elites'. Great start ⚪"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675711529427203) 2025-07-19 20:57:11 UTC 186K followers, 35K engagements "Joo Pedro and Cole Palmer REALLY enjoying playing with each other. They constantly look to combine. A sign of a top player is when your teammates want to give you the ball. A sign of a SPECIAL player is when your best player wants to give you the"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1944904435492143434) 2025-07-14 23:38:46 UTC 186K followers, 113.9K engagements "Noni Madueke is probably the closest thing there is to Bukayo Saka profile-wise but I don't care for him because Pochettino questioned his mentality and now Enzo Maresca has done the same. Talent is enough to get you to the top but it's not enough to keep you there"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1827070197297246725) 2024-08-23 19:47:35 UTC 185.9K followers, 509.5K engagements "Ekitike Isak and Liverpool 🔴 Discussed 👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945488063401963656) 2025-07-16 14:17:54 UTC 185.9K followers, 37.5K engagements "Joo Pedro moved me against PSG. He was an outlet for Chelsea to bypass the man-to-man press on top of offering a completely different profile for Maresca's team - a false #9. A mobile focal point with incredible technical quality. What a special"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945060774390481132) 2025-07-15 10:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 70.3K engagements "Not to mention that Thomas Frank is quite literally one of the best defensive coaches in the sport. Look at Spurs ready to press from the opposition goal kick. Reading played a 4-3-3 so Spurs locked on man-to-man with Romero pushing into midfield. 4-4-2 base outside of that"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675707741970458) 2025-07-19 20:57:10 UTC 186K followers, 37.9K engagements "Eberechi Eze is the final piece in the jigsaw. Gykeres Zubimendi Mosquera Madueke and the like are all necessary additions but Eze is the icing on top of the cake. In an in-depth thread I discuss how he COMPLETES Mikel Arteta's Arsenal THREAD 🚨"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1944798785982357916) 2025-07-14 16:38:57 UTC 185.9K followers, 125.6K engagements "Benjamin eko has had XXX shots per XX over the last XXX days. That concerns me. Environment plays a factor no doubt and RB Leipzig had a poor Bundesliga season but the best strikers get shots off even in poor teams. Look at Harry Kane on the left & eko on the right. 😬"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1940104812781260840) 2025-07-01 17:46:47 UTC 186K followers, 84.5K engagements "United's centre back inverts Bruno advances high. United now build in a 4-2-2-2. Emphasis on using the goalkeeper as a +1 for 3rd man patterns with the centre back. The 4-2-2-2 overload the middle. Issues CB not comfortable + blocks the middle AND there is no width high 😵💫😬"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947672985491693820) 2025-07-22 15:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 61.9K engagements "Gykeres. Note how he links play and immediately spins and sprints to attack space. This is a trait of all top players. Good players complete an action successfully. Great players complete that same action but have already mentally moved onto the"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946170454323945786) 2025-07-18 11:29:29 UTC 186K followers, 135.2K engagements "Reece James might play with a lopsided angle bias in midfield due to his development at right back but my God when he can turn and face the play then he is just like Trent with his passing. All whilst being more powerful defensively. Crazy crazy"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945090971638612122) 2025-07-15 12:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 267.3K engagements "3-2-5 higher. Pedro Porro low Udogie high on the top line with Moore tucked in. Romero middle centre back. Cuti puts his foot on the ball just like De Zerbi constantly instructs his centre backs to do - lots of short sharp combo's to lure the opposition out and play through"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675688859144384) 2025-07-19 20:57:06 UTC 186K followers, 43.3K engagements "Best case Madueke becomes undeniable. He forces his way into the XI and stays there whether that be on the left or the right. No not in place of Saka but both can co-exist - maybe we could see Saka as a #10 & Madueke on the right. If he fulfils his potential he will play"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250816005775525) 2025-07-18 16:48:48 UTC 185.9K followers, 11.2K engagements "56% possession for Leeds against Ruben Amorims Manchester United. Lots of focus on De Ligt inverting into midfield and rightly so because that is an awful dynamic but what is equally as bad is the clear limitations in Amorims system in the high press. Concerns all round"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946722768298631534) 2025-07-20 00:04:10 UTC 186K followers, 77.1K engagements "@TalkinTactics Shouldve sold Bruno. Best player but aging not suited to a double pivot and him + Cunha both like to dictate attacks. Couldve funded further improvement elsewhere at the beginning of the rebuild"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947379528382484551) 2025-07-21 19:33:54 UTC 186K followers, 13.9K engagements "Arsenal were the better team against this PSG team over two legs with Mikel Merino as a #9. Just give Mikel Arteta what he wants @Arsenal. Gykeres and Madueke is not enough. Eze or Rodrygo on top of that and then I can rest easy"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1943040281865261473) 2025-07-09 20:11:17 UTC 185.9K followers, 1.3M engagements "Cristhian Mosquera. Saliba-esque pausa. Saliba-esque dribbling to create passing lanes to bypass the press. A very similar profile indeed. Not bad for less than 20m eh"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1944724470616220122) 2025-07-14 11:43:39 UTC 186K followers, 344.4K engagements "🔴 Manchester Uniteds Tactical Blueprint Under Ruben Amorim Why Its Flawed by Design A deep dive into Amorims 3-2-5 and why it could limit Uniteds ceiling in ways no talent can fix (Mbeumo Cunha). Exclusively at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1947643271234113551) 2025-07-22 13:01:55 UTC 186K followers, 100.6K engagements "Gykeres at Arsenal ✅ Gykeres at Liverpool ❌ Ekitike at Manchester United ❌ Ekitike at Liverpool ✅ For Manchester United Mbeumo is the best fit for them ✅ When assessing transfers remember that fits profiles and squad requirements matter - not just player quality 💭"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946708843733614887) 2025-07-19 23:08:51 UTC 186K followers, 48.2K engagements "Noni Madueke can be anything he wants to be 🔴⚪ He has WORLD CLASS potential 🤯 Below in an in-depth thread I break down: - Madueke's profile on both wings - If he can fulfil that potential - And his tactical fit under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. THREAD 🚨"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250737497080124) 2025-07-18 16:48:30 UTC 186K followers, 656.6K engagements "Liverpools team and dynamics are set in stone. So its about thinking theoretically from that point onwards: What profile could enhance the quality of our team Oftentimes its obvious. Here Slot likes dynamic and athletic technicians who can interchange (not Nez)"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945164204471689606) 2025-07-15 16:51:00 UTC 185.9K followers, 39.9K engagements "So with that in mind it seems like a signing that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal would not typically make considering the collective culture that Arteta has cultivated at the club since his arrival in December 2019. Yet I see Madueke as a gamble that's worth taking. Let me explain"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250794317045870) 2025-07-18 16:48:43 UTC 186K followers, 14.3K engagements "Bryan Mbeumo 🤝 Manchester United Football Club The deal is DONE I see him as Ruben Amorims very own iteration of Mo Salah 🤯 Discussed in-depth below 👇"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946179101145890830) 2025-07-18 12:03:50 UTC 186K followers, 98.2K engagements "But ultimately if Madueke really wants to score bags of goals then he will have to do this over and over again. This is how Raphinha scores most of his goals. By making runs in behind. Time and time"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250757289775341) 2025-07-18 16:48:34 UTC 186K followers, 22.3K engagements "Yes Nwaneris ball-striking is insane. That is why he is on set-pieces. And he stood out physically at XX. Very strong/compact in tight spaces. But my argument is nuanced so dont get lost in generalities. Nwaneri needs to develop in open space to create separation reliably"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1945509486979916097) 2025-07-16 15:43:02 UTC 186K followers, 35.1K engagements "But the impact on his teammates is why Ekitike fits Arne Slot's philosophy like a glove. Third man runs players interchanging and rotating being comfortable against all types of teams. Ekitike can drop combine create space for others and offer one-man outlet type traits"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946695895111614876) 2025-07-19 22:17:23 UTC 186K followers, 15.5K engagements "Instantly with these dynamics in mind you can tell that Pedro Porro and Cuti Romero are going to excel for Thomas Frank. Romero as the middle centre back in a back X given the license to put his studs on the ball to dictate the build-up. Pedro Porro as a deep-lying creator"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675704361255079) 2025-07-19 20:57:10 UTC 186K followers, 26.5K engagements "And in the final third Spurs flood the box with compactness behind it. Here Romero breaks the lines Spurs stretch the opposition's back X as they occupy each lane in attack Sarr attacks the box from the pivot Danso and Porro push on to keep the team compact behind the attack"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946675701332987982) 2025-07-19 20:57:09 UTC 186K followers, 29.2K engagements "And that potential that I talk about although it may seem 'over the top' Madueke's underlying numbers back it up. You can see how influential he can be goalscoring-wise when passing and via dribbling. And that selfish shooting edge is a desirable trait. Man/Salah had it"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250819872956536) 2025-07-18 16:48:49 UTC 186K followers, 24.9K engagements "Madueke has the potential to become the creative iteration of Saka off the right or the goalscoring iteration of Raphinha off the left. That is the level of talent that we are talking about here. But this begs the obvious question: Why would Chelsea sell him if he is so good"  [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) on [X](/post/tweet/1946250761546949052) 2025-07-18 16:48:35 UTC 186K followers, 20.9K engagements
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"Well it's because he is not THAT good (yet) and whether he will ever become either iteration of Raphinha or Saka remains to be seen. We can attribute that to the difference in mental profiles between the players. Madueke takes responsibility but he can be a little too lax"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:36 UTC 186K followers, 18.4K engagements
"@lucahThfc The idea is for them to be close together to encourage short and sharp combo's to lure the opposition out to create space higher. Thomas Frank did it all the time at Brentford. Find guys like Kudus in open spaces and it's over for the opposition. Praying Spurs get Gibbs-White" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:10:27 UTC 186K followers, 16K engagements
"Elite control and elite quality versus a tad below elite control and elite quality. Over the course of a season there's not much in it (look at the battles Pep and Klopp had but Pep typically came out on top). In this comparison Arteta is Pep because control is prioritised" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:48:04 UTC 186K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Anywhere I can watch Spurs' first pre-season game Would much rather assess Thomas Frank's new-look side rather than rewatch Ruben Amorim and Manchester United continue to make the same structural mistakes of last season with the centre back inverting into midfield in build-up" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 19:42:39 UTC 186K followers, 95.5K engagements
"So much talk about United's build-up patterns under Ruben Amorim. Not enough emphasis on defensive issues that have always been present under him even at Sporting Lisbon. Wingback is pinned centre backs don't want to jump midfield X & front X overloaded. All over the place" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 19:00:01 UTC 186K followers, 55.8K engagements
"Meanwhile De Ligt is inverting onto the edge of his own box when United build lol. Spurs win United fail to. Just put players in positions that suit them please Ruben. Common sense prevails in football" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:08:54 UTC 186K followers, 26.9K engagements
"Maduekes most underrated attribute is his combination of power and pausa. Few players possess technical elegance and explosive power. Madueke" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 18:06:13 UTC 186K followers, 258.6K engagements
"Rashford makes sense for Barcelona. His biggest weakness is his defensive contribution but Barca are a team who dominate the ball domestically so it wont be a weekly issue. In Europe Rashford will defend in big games. Hard to get in over Raphinha but a good squad piece" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 23:35:40 UTC 186K followers, 46.6K engagements
"Arne Slot wants Hugo Ekitike because he can reliably do things like this whereas Darwin Nez cannot. They are both outlets versus teams who press man-to-man strong fast get lots of chances and can be erratic at times but Ekitike is more technical" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:17:22 UTC 186K followers, 100.1K engagements
"Yamal cutting inside to release Rashford in behind is an exiting prospect" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 23:36:29 UTC 186K followers, 17.1K engagements
"@olivrLFC Rodrygo Anthony Gordon. Both sound good to me" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:37:27 UTC 185.9K followers, 3213 engagements
"@EleojoFranklin Thomas Frank is a much better defensive coach than De Zerbi. He defends zonally in the mid-block whereas De Zerbi maintains man-to-man across the thirds. Frank also will to go more direct when necessary or concede possession if needs be. Similar to Arteta without the ball 🔝" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:18:59 UTC 185.9K followers, 2364 engagements
"What an unbelievably encouraging start to Thomas Frank's tenure at Spurs. I see Roberto De Zerbi written all over it. 4-2-4 build-up #6's in close proximity on the edge of the box third man patterns #10's between the lines X beyond stretching the pitch high & wide. THREAD" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:04 UTC 186K followers, 789.3K engagements
"Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca have called him out publicly. This is what Maresca said about Madueke half-way through last season before dropping him from the starting XI: "He has to understand that he has to train well every day." Never can we question Raphinha or Saka" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:38 UTC 186K followers, 18.7K 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)" @EBL2017 on X 2025-06-25 19:01:18 UTC 186K followers, 294.3K engagements
"Viktor Gykeres is great but he is not enough in isolation. Eze Rodrygo Barcola. Gravity carrying passing. It is not sensible to rely on a Madueke explosion. He may explode but let him force his way in from the outside and become undeniable. Otherwise a squad player" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 17:39:30 UTC 186K followers, 162.9K engagements
"Splurging a little bit extra on Bryan Mbeumo makes sense for Manchester United. Ultimately he is as close to a guaranteed success as you are ever going to get. A player who will excel even if United continue to struggle under Amorim because he is effective in every game state" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-17 16:16:12 UTC 186K followers, 95.7K engagements
"Xavi Simons 🔴⚪ The truth behind the name 💭 Broken down EXCLUSIVELY at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨 👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 10:00:02 UTC 186K followers, 137.6K engagements
"Thomas Frank 🤝 Roberto De Zerbi The similarities have been there since the start of last season. Lure the opposition out create space high let the likes of Mbeumo and Mitoma do their thing in transition. If Spurs get Kudus AND Gibbs-White then this idea makes SO much sense" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:16:52 UTC 186K followers, 66.3K engagements
"Q&A. Right now. Ask questions using the link below 👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-17 21:29:51 UTC 185.9K followers, 28.6K engagements
"@DonStefanooo Yep I see the same. Very exciting stuff early on for Thomas Frank. Really hope it works out for him at Spurs. Lots to assess yet before making hard conclusions but it is already obvious that he is a top and well-rounded manager. Gibbs-White would be an incredible addition" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:11:57 UTC 186K followers, 3076 engagements
"Bryan Mbeumo uses his ass superbly. Backs in creates separation and if he does not win a free kick by inviting the contact and buying a foul he can find a teammate. But the next action is the most impressive one. As soon as he releases he explodes into space. Top mentality" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 18:21:44 UTC 186K followers, 140.7K engagements
"Amongst all of the talk about Gykeres Zubimendi and the other names that Arsenal are targeting or have already signed the signature of Eberechi Eze would convince me more than any other signing that Arsenal are ready to lift major titles. You have no idea how good he is. 👆" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-07 19:31:00 UTC 186K followers, 218.8K engagements
"Ekitike has a similar profile and quality to Isak but costs half as much because hes not as technically mature. Has all of the traits to iron those flaws out but that will come with time/experience. Liverpool a nice environment to grow because the pressure is on Salah/Wirtz" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 23:00:56 UTC 186K followers, 53K engagements
"Manchester United in white. 5-4-1 low block vs newly promoted Leeds. Seems like an alternate reality" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 00:09:10 UTC 186K followers, 43.6K engagements
"Ruben Amorim will have to change his system to convince me that he is the man to work at Manchester United long-term. However signing Bryan Mbeumo will go down to be one of his very best moves at the football club. As close to a guaranteed success as you will ever get 🔴⚪" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-21 19:16:32 UTC 186K followers, 80K engagements
"Thomas Frank's new-look Spurs. 3-2-5. Udogie high Porro low. Cuti Romero as the dictator of play from middle centre back. A very clear identity in possession centred around close proximity + short & sharp passing. Stand on the ball #6 comes bounce to Porro then he creates" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:07:34 UTC 186K followers, 82.5K engagements
"Liverpool are going to be so dynamic next season. Salah Wirtz Ekitike Gakpo Daz (if he stays). Not to forget how Szoboszlai Mac Allister Kerkez Bradley and Frimpong impact that dynamism from deep. The sheer volume of threat beyond and in front of the block is crazy" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:22:35 UTC 186K followers, 106.4K engagements
"Manchester United fans dont realise the level of quality theyre getting in Bryan Mbeumo 🔴 Their very own Mo Salah 🤯 A one-man attack. Creator goalscorer mentality monster. Built to excel at Old Trafford. Elite tactical breakdown available NOW" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-21 19:12:17 UTC 186K followers, 56.9K engagements
"Noni Madueke profiles similarly to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal the current best right winger in world football. He's physical technical a 'mentality monster' and his profile suits the modern game to a tee. Give him time and he WILL flourish. Chelsea have signed a gem. THREAD" @EBL2017 on X 2023-03-30 10:02:22 UTC 185.9K followers, 877.7K engagements
"Similar situation with Luis Daz. Itd be a shame to see him go but he is XX and I can see Liverpool moving on as normal with the addition of a Rodrygo or Anthony Gordon type" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-16 15:52:54 UTC 185.9K followers, 20.6K engagements
"When a clubs identity is clear it is easy to recruit. It removes a big layer to the discussion when the desired profile is obvious i.e. what type of player should we sign It limits the headaches and decision making amongst the hierarchy in the club. See Isak and Ekitike 🔴" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 16:46:40 UTC 186K followers, 115.8K engagements
"1) The Ousmane Dembl comparison speaks for itself. I am not comparing them as players but merely as human beings. Dembl went from being unprofessional to quite possibly the best presser in world football. Humans are complex. Everybody does not develop in a linear timeline" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:45 UTC 186K followers, 13K engagements
"Xavi Simons profile also offers these traits" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 17:40:42 UTC 186K followers, 41.4K engagements
"Consistently play defensively balanced & hard-working teams along with replacing Robert Snchez & the sky is the limit for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. An elite tactician we know that but the defensive balance he struck in that XI against PSG along with Joo Pedro 🤯 It moved me" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 16:00:01 UTC 185.9K followers, 81.4K engagements
"🔵 Chelsea Have Finally Found Balance And It Changes Everything. A performance vs PSG that redefines the conversation. Tactically physically defensively Enzo Maresca may have cracked it 🤯 Exclusively available at: or X subscriptions. THREAD 🚨👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 07:35:44 UTC 186K followers, 223.9K engagements
"Hugo Ekitik is Alexander Isak XXX Below in an in-depth thread I discuss Ekitik's suitability to Arne Slot's Liverpool & whether he is worth the MEGA fee Liverpool are set to pay for him 🔴 EXCLUSIVELY available at or via X subscriptions THREAD 🚨" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 08:05:00 UTC 186K followers, 37.7K engagements
"PSG were uncharacteristically technically insecure against Chelsea. That is not something that has occurred or will occur reliably due to their structure and more importantly because of their player quality. They are human & they played a bad game. There is nothing more to it" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 08:05:31 UTC 186K followers, 228.6K engagements
"Hope Liverpool keep Luis Daz. Ekitike Wirtz Salah and Daz is close proximity is insane especially with Kerkez & Frimpong providing extra dynamism with 3rd man runs. Liquid football but also uber-effective in transition. Will take something wild to stop them next season" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:30:58 UTC 186K followers, 69.1K engagements
"Chelsea flipped the script vs PSG. The tactics. The physicality. The defensive structure 🧠 Maresca mightve cracked how to win with this Chelsea team 🤯 This breakdown shows how 👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 14:32:40 UTC 185.9K followers, 82K engagements
"Despite uproar from Arsenal fans about this deal we have to remember several things. 1) Madueke is XX with an unbelievable profile. Ousmane Dembl had similar issues in his early career and now look at him. 2) Arsenal's culture is elite. 3) Madueke is signed as a squad player" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:44 UTC 186K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Enzo Fernndez as a #10 and one of Reece James or Lavia in midfield is the bedrock of balance for Maresca's Chelsea. The in-possession dynamics have always been elite (and will be even better with Joo Pedro). But this defensive idea could elevate the project to the pinnacle 💭" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 13:00:02 UTC 185.9K followers, 90.9K engagements
"Why does Bruno Fernandes never get mentioned when talking about the Portuguese League and its supposed history of players not succeeding when they leave the division He was an instant hit in the Premier League. World class from day one. Narratives eh Cherry pickers" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-16 15:47:12 UTC 186K followers, 251.4K engagements
"From Palmer not leading the press to Enzo losing duels in midfield to sub-elite centre back depth. To Enzo as the #10 Palmer on the right James as a #6 and centre backs that perform better because of the superior defensive balance ahead of them. I love THIS Chelsea Maresca" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 14:00:02 UTC 186K followers, 94.8K engagements
"@ade_tobbie Well it's not. Thomas Frank is more well-rounded defensively. Early days but encouraging signs. Hope it works out for him and Spurs. He is one of football's genuinely good guys. Have seen him and his staff up close and personal so I know" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:23:20 UTC 186K followers, 11.9K engagements
"If degaard can lead the press for Arsenal then why can't Enzo Fernndez do it for Chelsea Ultimately he is too good of a player to consistently leave out. Fitting him Palmer & Caicedo into Chelsea is key. The best solution is Palmer wide right with Enzo pressing centrally" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 15:00:01 UTC 185.9K followers, 84.3K engagements
"Entice the opposition in play short and sharp passes to find the spare man and get your best distributor facing forwards. Thomas Frank previously likened Pedro Porro to Trent Alexander-Arnold so it makes completely sense for him to get in the ball in these types of areas" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:07 UTC 186K followers, 35.3K engagements
"@Utdconvos Genuinely looking for the game mate" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 19:46:18 UTC 185.9K followers, 5247 engagements
"Joo Pedro will unlock a key trait for the rest of Chelsea's teammates - the ability to run beyond him. This can occur directly (with insane pieces of quality like this) or indirectly (simply by Joo dropping low and players penetrating the vacated" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 11:00:03 UTC 185.9K followers, 63.1K engagements
"De Zerbi-esque build-up from Thomas Frank's" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:06:43 UTC 186K followers, 810.3K engagements
"Noni Madueke at his very best has two stylistic profiles. Both of them are most similar to Raphinha. On the right Raphinha dictated attacks and was creative. On the left he takes less touches but his output has gone to a new level because the angles make him play direct" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:31 UTC 186K followers, 62.6K engagements
"Thomas Frank is one of my favourite managers based on how he is such an amazing defensive coach who excels at maximising the tools at his disposal whilst creating an incredible culture at clubs. Only question marks that remain are his suitability to the 'elites'. Great start ⚪" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:11 UTC 186K followers, 35K engagements
"Joo Pedro and Cole Palmer REALLY enjoying playing with each other. They constantly look to combine. A sign of a top player is when your teammates want to give you the ball. A sign of a SPECIAL player is when your best player wants to give you the" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-14 23:38:46 UTC 186K followers, 113.9K engagements
"Noni Madueke is probably the closest thing there is to Bukayo Saka profile-wise but I don't care for him because Pochettino questioned his mentality and now Enzo Maresca has done the same. Talent is enough to get you to the top but it's not enough to keep you there" @EBL2017 on X 2024-08-23 19:47:35 UTC 185.9K followers, 509.5K engagements
"Ekitike Isak and Liverpool 🔴 Discussed 👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-16 14:17:54 UTC 185.9K followers, 37.5K engagements
"Joo Pedro moved me against PSG. He was an outlet for Chelsea to bypass the man-to-man press on top of offering a completely different profile for Maresca's team - a false #9. A mobile focal point with incredible technical quality. What a special" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 10:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 70.3K engagements
"Not to mention that Thomas Frank is quite literally one of the best defensive coaches in the sport. Look at Spurs ready to press from the opposition goal kick. Reading played a 4-3-3 so Spurs locked on man-to-man with Romero pushing into midfield. 4-4-2 base outside of that" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:10 UTC 186K followers, 37.9K engagements
"Eberechi Eze is the final piece in the jigsaw. Gykeres Zubimendi Mosquera Madueke and the like are all necessary additions but Eze is the icing on top of the cake. In an in-depth thread I discuss how he COMPLETES Mikel Arteta's Arsenal THREAD 🚨" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-14 16:38:57 UTC 185.9K followers, 125.6K engagements
"Benjamin eko has had XXX shots per XX over the last XXX days. That concerns me. Environment plays a factor no doubt and RB Leipzig had a poor Bundesliga season but the best strikers get shots off even in poor teams. Look at Harry Kane on the left & eko on the right. 😬" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-01 17:46:47 UTC 186K followers, 84.5K engagements
"United's centre back inverts Bruno advances high. United now build in a 4-2-2-2. Emphasis on using the goalkeeper as a +1 for 3rd man patterns with the centre back. The 4-2-2-2 overload the middle. Issues CB not comfortable + blocks the middle AND there is no width high 😵💫😬" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 15:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 61.9K engagements
"Gykeres. Note how he links play and immediately spins and sprints to attack space. This is a trait of all top players. Good players complete an action successfully. Great players complete that same action but have already mentally moved onto the" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 11:29:29 UTC 186K followers, 135.2K engagements
"Reece James might play with a lopsided angle bias in midfield due to his development at right back but my God when he can turn and face the play then he is just like Trent with his passing. All whilst being more powerful defensively. Crazy crazy" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 12:00:00 UTC 186K followers, 267.3K engagements
"3-2-5 higher. Pedro Porro low Udogie high on the top line with Moore tucked in. Romero middle centre back. Cuti puts his foot on the ball just like De Zerbi constantly instructs his centre backs to do - lots of short sharp combo's to lure the opposition out and play through" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:06 UTC 186K followers, 43.3K engagements
"Best case Madueke becomes undeniable. He forces his way into the XI and stays there whether that be on the left or the right. No not in place of Saka but both can co-exist - maybe we could see Saka as a #10 & Madueke on the right. If he fulfils his potential he will play" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:48 UTC 185.9K followers, 11.2K engagements
"56% possession for Leeds against Ruben Amorims Manchester United. Lots of focus on De Ligt inverting into midfield and rightly so because that is an awful dynamic but what is equally as bad is the clear limitations in Amorims system in the high press. Concerns all round" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 00:04:10 UTC 186K followers, 77.1K engagements
"@TalkinTactics Shouldve sold Bruno. Best player but aging not suited to a double pivot and him + Cunha both like to dictate attacks. Couldve funded further improvement elsewhere at the beginning of the rebuild" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-21 19:33:54 UTC 186K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Arsenal were the better team against this PSG team over two legs with Mikel Merino as a #9. Just give Mikel Arteta what he wants @Arsenal. Gykeres and Madueke is not enough. Eze or Rodrygo on top of that and then I can rest easy" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-09 20:11:17 UTC 185.9K followers, 1.3M engagements
"Cristhian Mosquera. Saliba-esque pausa. Saliba-esque dribbling to create passing lanes to bypass the press. A very similar profile indeed. Not bad for less than 20m eh" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-14 11:43:39 UTC 186K followers, 344.4K engagements
"🔴 Manchester Uniteds Tactical Blueprint Under Ruben Amorim Why Its Flawed by Design A deep dive into Amorims 3-2-5 and why it could limit Uniteds ceiling in ways no talent can fix (Mbeumo Cunha). Exclusively at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 13:01:55 UTC 186K followers, 100.6K engagements
"Gykeres at Arsenal ✅ Gykeres at Liverpool ❌ Ekitike at Manchester United ❌ Ekitike at Liverpool ✅ For Manchester United Mbeumo is the best fit for them ✅ When assessing transfers remember that fits profiles and squad requirements matter - not just player quality 💭" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 23:08:51 UTC 186K followers, 48.2K engagements
"Noni Madueke can be anything he wants to be 🔴⚪ He has WORLD CLASS potential 🤯 Below in an in-depth thread I break down: - Madueke's profile on both wings - If he can fulfil that potential - And his tactical fit under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. THREAD 🚨" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:30 UTC 186K followers, 656.6K engagements
"Liverpools team and dynamics are set in stone. So its about thinking theoretically from that point onwards: What profile could enhance the quality of our team Oftentimes its obvious. Here Slot likes dynamic and athletic technicians who can interchange (not Nez)" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 16:51:00 UTC 185.9K followers, 39.9K engagements
"So with that in mind it seems like a signing that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal would not typically make considering the collective culture that Arteta has cultivated at the club since his arrival in December 2019. Yet I see Madueke as a gamble that's worth taking. Let me explain" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:43 UTC 186K followers, 14.3K engagements
"Bryan Mbeumo 🤝 Manchester United Football Club The deal is DONE I see him as Ruben Amorims very own iteration of Mo Salah 🤯 Discussed in-depth below 👇" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 12:03:50 UTC 186K followers, 98.2K engagements
"But ultimately if Madueke really wants to score bags of goals then he will have to do this over and over again. This is how Raphinha scores most of his goals. By making runs in behind. Time and time" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:34 UTC 186K followers, 22.3K engagements
"Yes Nwaneris ball-striking is insane. That is why he is on set-pieces. And he stood out physically at XX. Very strong/compact in tight spaces. But my argument is nuanced so dont get lost in generalities. Nwaneri needs to develop in open space to create separation reliably" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-16 15:43:02 UTC 186K followers, 35.1K engagements
"But the impact on his teammates is why Ekitike fits Arne Slot's philosophy like a glove. Third man runs players interchanging and rotating being comfortable against all types of teams. Ekitike can drop combine create space for others and offer one-man outlet type traits" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:17:23 UTC 186K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Instantly with these dynamics in mind you can tell that Pedro Porro and Cuti Romero are going to excel for Thomas Frank. Romero as the middle centre back in a back X given the license to put his studs on the ball to dictate the build-up. Pedro Porro as a deep-lying creator" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:10 UTC 186K followers, 26.5K engagements
"And in the final third Spurs flood the box with compactness behind it. Here Romero breaks the lines Spurs stretch the opposition's back X as they occupy each lane in attack Sarr attacks the box from the pivot Danso and Porro push on to keep the team compact behind the attack" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:09 UTC 186K followers, 29.2K engagements
"And that potential that I talk about although it may seem 'over the top' Madueke's underlying numbers back it up. You can see how influential he can be goalscoring-wise when passing and via dribbling. And that selfish shooting edge is a desirable trait. Man/Salah had it" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:49 UTC 186K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Madueke has the potential to become the creative iteration of Saka off the right or the goalscoring iteration of Raphinha off the left. That is the level of talent that we are talking about here. But this begs the obvious question: Why would Chelsea sell him if he is so good" @EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:35 UTC 186K followers, 20.9K engagements