TacticalPathways

Welcome to TacticalPathways here we will be tracking football’s next generation of managers.

Tactical analysis, emerging coaches & the perfect managerial fit.

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8PM tonight, Andoni Iraola Vs Mauricio Pochettino

How both teams could set up and how both sides can exploit each others weaknesses.

Hope you all enjoyed the new Andoni Iraola LFC structure post.

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10/ Overall assessment

Iraola has a clear identity and strong tactical flexibility. His biggest challenge is balancing his high-risk style with the control expected at Liverpool.

Rating: 7.8/10
Ceiling: Potential elite European manager.

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Andoni Iraola – Manager Profile 🧵

1/ Iraola’s Liverpool is built around intensity, vertical attacks and aggressive pressing. His main structures are a 4-2-3-1 in possession and a compact 4-4-2 without the ball.

Here’s a thread of in depth detail 🔴💪 #LFC

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9/ Weaknesses

The aggressive press leaves space behind if opponents play through it. Deep blocks can also limit transition opportunities, demanding more patience and creativity. Liverpool conceded goals Vs Atletico Madrid from this weakness.

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Coming Tomorrow.

Andoni Iraola🔴💪 #LFC

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Thanks for the support on the recent Mikel Arteta post, up next will be Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola. How did you find my Arteta one?

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@CaptainChaosDN9 Yeah I was gonna use white as an example but felt like if I used him and didn’t mention timber it would get some stick, I know for the future thanks mate. Gonna look at a blue tick soon which will allow me to add more details.

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First official post, if you could comment and give me some feedback it would be appreciated, thanks a lot guys. When I get the blue tick it will all be in one tweet.

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Mikel Arteta – Manager Profile 1 🧵

1/ Since arriving at Arsenal in December 2019, Arteta has transformed the club into one of Europe’s strongest sides. His tactics, recruitment and standards have changed Arsenal for the better. Here’s a look at how he has fixed Arsenal.

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10/ Overall assessment

Arteta has a clear identity, top defensive organisation and a strong record of developing players. He’s already a leading manager in the game.

Rating: 8.9/10

Ceiling: One of the best managers of his generation. I expect Arsenal to win a UCL in 1/2 years.

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Mikel Arteta – Manager Profile 1 🧵

1/ Since arriving at Arsenal in December 2019, Arteta has transformed the club into one of Europe’s strongest sides. His tactics, recruitment and standards have changed Arsenal for the better. Here’s a look at how he has fixed Arsenal.

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9/ Career progression

After retiring, Arteta joined Manchester City as an assistant to Guardiola in 2016. He took the Arsenal job in 2019, won the FA Cup in his first season and gradually rebuilt the club into a title-winning side. Proof that patience with coaches can work.