Freddie Dean

Former EFL Scout Now Writing Tactical Analysis Based Blogs On BHAFC ✍️

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Valentin Barco could make his Brighton debut today at The Amex against Everton.

Find out more about the 19-year-old's background, strengths & weaknesses, tactical fit and overall potential in the player profile linked below 👇

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

We only had two players in the starting XI last night that were considered by most as first team starters from last season (Dunk & Gross).

Once you deep that a bit then the real reasons for the result become clear.

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

@FabrizioRomano Find out more about Valentin Barco’s background, strengths & weaknesses, tactical fit and overall potential in the player profile linked below 👇
https://t.co/K33lsJc8MU

[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

1 - Against Sheffield United, Pascal Groß created eight chances, completed 110 passes, and had a 97.3% passing accuracy. He is the first player on record (from 2003-04) to create that many chances, while also completing 100+ passes with an accuracy of over 90%. Conductor.

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Easy to see why Napoli want Samardzic when he did this against them earlier this season 🤷‍♂️

Doubt we will beat them to him seeing as they already have an agreement but I’m going to revel in the thought of it for a few hours at least.

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Signing Lazar Samardzic and Valentin Barco in the same window would be insanity.

Two outrageously talented players with ridiculous ceilings 🤩

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[Brighton Bubble @BrightonBubble]

🚨 Brighton are attempting to hijack Napoli’s deal to sign Lazar Samardžić! Napoli have an agreement with Udinese but the 21yo has not yet made his decision.

[@Plettigoal] 🥇

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[markstats @markrstats]

Brighton's left-hand side is impressively efficient and poses a significant threat when everyone is healthy

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

I’ve lost count of how many goals have come from Pascal Gross crosses towards the back post.

Constantly on the money 💰

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

So many of Joào Pedro’s goals have come at important moments.

Match winner again today 👏

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[Prime Video Sport UK @primevideosport]

What a signing Joao Pedro has been for Brighton 👏

[OptaJohan @OptaJohan]

81.5% - Among all players with 25+ tackles in the Top 5 European Leagues this season, @OfficialBHAFC's Joël Veltman recorded the highest tackle success rate (81.5% - 22 of 27 tackles won). Steady.

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

It’s absolutely insane that we’ve only lost 3 of our last 18 games considering the injuries and lack of preparation/recovery time between games that we’ve had.

Roberto De Zerbi is on a different level 😤👏

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

This type of move is something that we need to attempt more often against low blocks.

The potential of it to us as a tool in breaking this type of defence down was there for all to see last night, just Gilmour overcooked the pass to Hinshelwood.

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[APFCourses @ApfcSoccer]

The SWITCH FIELDS is one of the most underrated concepts.

In front of low blocks, attacking the back of the opposing FB forces the backline to drop inside the box & allows the arrival of 1st & 2nd line players.

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Once Joào Pedro faces up his opponent it’s game over 🇧🇷

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Last night felt like a glimpse into the future with Van Hecke leading the line in Dunk’s absence.

Did so superbly and didn’t give Bowen a sniff all night 💪

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

@pauleastwood217 He's been superb at FB in recent weeks. Not put a foot wrong. Still think he'll develop to play as CM full-time in the future where he can have more influence. For now though he is needed at RB and if he continues playing like he is Veltman & Tariq will struggle to get back in.

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Jack Hinshelwood has seemingly popped up with a chance inside the box in every game he’s played in.

Seems to find space in there and/or sneaks in under the radar at the moment.

Be interesting to see if that continues long term or not.

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[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

4 - Facundo Buonanotte (19y 10d) and James Milner (37y 363d) both created four chances for Brighton against West Ham tonight, both the youngest and oldest players to create 4+ chances in a Premier League match this season. Generations. #WHUBHA

[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

Had a look at how Jan Paul Van Hecke's stats this season in the PL compared to some of the divison's most well regarded CB's.

Made for some very impressive reading 👀

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[Freddie Dean @FLD_BHAFC]

It might get lost in the missed chances down the other end but Jason Steele was excellent tonight.

More than deserved that 1st PL clean sheet of the season 🙅‍♂️

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