Thomas Tuchel (head coach)
Anthony Barry (assistant coach)
“playing short when to play long, playing long when to play short”
An example of Declan Rice’s poor preparation to receive confining him to the short option when it could’ve been an impactful moment to go ‘long/direct’
Alejandro Grimaldo still profiles as one of the strongest left-back options.
Can defend as well as he attacks. Plays like a creator starting from deep, controls the entire flank. monster shift .
Alejandro Grimaldo vs RB Leipzig.
🇪🇸🥹 Marc Pubill in his Spain press conference: "I wanted to thank El Cholo Simeone. He has changed my life in a short period of time. He gave me private lessons to teach me the concepts of playing as a centre-back."
EL HILO DE LA TEMPORADA 25/26
Analizo la temporada del Atleti en todas las competiciones en términos genéricos empezando desde J1, y la gestión del equipo y Simeone a los problemas que se ha ido encontrando.
[Hilo largo]
Pace is so overrated as a defensive trait. No amount of pace was saving Matheus Nunes & Khusanov from defending that goal. Defensive positioning and decision-making is what stops you getting unlocked, not pace.