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   May 11th, 2013

   5 Tactical Conclusions From April

   by MichaelCox

   Bayern Munich display their tactical adaptability. Tomas Rosicky is key to Arsenal's tempo. And Real Sociedad are superb on the break. Today on the blog Michael Cox returns to deliver his five tactical conclusions from the month of April. Bayern are fantastically adaptable In the build-up to Bayern’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, we were fascinated by the imminent battle of possession between the two clubs – Jupp Heynckes’ side were the only club in Europe ...

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   Apr 7th, 2013

   5 Tactical Conclusions From March

   by MichaelCox

   How are Uruguay struggling with selection issues? Can David Villa still have an impact for Barcelona? How does Thomas Vermaelen fit in Arsenal's defence? And is Roy Hodgson making best use of his bench? Today on the blog Michael Cox of Zonal Marking returns with his 5 tactical conclusions from March. Uruguay are struggling to find their best XI As the reigning South American champions, and that continent’s most impressive performers at the last World Cup, Oscar Tabarez’s Uruguay ...

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   Mar 6th, 2013

   5 Tactical Conclusions From February

   by MichaelCox

   As we head into March and the heart of European competition, today on the blog Michael Cox of Zonal Marking delivers his five tactical conclusions from the month of February. Alves has become a weak link Daniel Alves’ defensive weakness has often been overstated – the Brazilian is clearly an attack-minded right-back who concentrates his efforts in the opposition half, but at his peak Alves defended well – just in an unusual way. His energy forced the opposition left-winger ...

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   Feb 4th, 2013

   5 Tactical Conclusions From January

   by MichaelCox

   A month into the new year and plenty of football still to play in 2013. As we look forward to the business end of the Champions League season, Michael Cox of Zonal Marking offers 5 conclusions from the month of January. Plenty left in the season for Real Madrid Real Madrid have given up hope of challenging Barcelona for La Liga this season, but recent displays have proved Jose Mourinho still commands sufficient respect from his players to turn in superb displays of pressing and quick counter...

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   Jan 7th, 2013

   5 Tactical Trends Of 2012

   by MichaelCox

   What were the tactical trends of 2012? With the new year upon us, today on the blog Michael Cox takes a look back at the last 12 months of tactical evolution. Various strategies succeed 2012 was a difficult year to find common themes amongst the major winners. In the past it’s often been simple – in 2004, for example, Porto and Greece’s underdog successes were based around defensive football and prompted a wave of negativity across the Premier League, while all four Europea...

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