Despite all the hype surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's arrival at Stamford Bridge and a host of new young prospects to excite the fanbase, Chelsea have more or less continued where they left off last season. That is, providing an underwhelming start to the 2023-24 campaign, currently sitting in 12th place. With that, we analyze Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea, and suggest where they need to improve in order to get back into the race for European football next season.
After nine games of the 2023-24 La Liga season, Míchel's Girona have won seven games and lost only to Real Madrid. This puts them second to the current title favourites, and in for the season of a lifetime. Here is our tactical analysis of Míchel's Girona in 2023-24, and how they've put on such stunning displays so far this season.
RB Leipzig might not go toe-to-toe with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title this season, but they have every chance of contending for second place alongside the likes of Dortmund and Leverkusen. Their recruitment over the summer has proven to be spot on, with the central compactions across the pitch aiding their approach of quick attacking transitions and high-pressing from the front. Conceding just 4 goals in 5 matches, Leipzig have been much more than just a brilliant side to watch in attack, but a much improved side in defense to start the campaign.
Thomas Frank's Bees are attacking their third season in the Premier League and despite the common pre-season misperception that they would be scrambling for survival, Brentford are again defying expectations. Six points in six games doesn't do their performances justice, having lost just twice so far. They may not be the most beautiful possession-based side in the world but the marginal gains targeted by Frank and his staff is why their overall game far exceeds the majority of English competitors. There may just be another top half finish in store for the Bees. Here is our 2023-24 analysis of Brentford under Thomas Frank, brought to you by Charlie Ellis.
Cavalry FC have been the most exciting team to watch in 2023, following up from a wonderful winter of off-season recruitment. The Cavs remain at the top of the table as the 2023 season comes to a close, and after their win against HFX this week, are the first team to claim a spot in the 2023 Playoffs. Here is our tactical analysis of Tommy Wheeldon Jr.'s Cavalry FC in 2023.
Spurs fans have endured a disorderly four years since Mauricio Pochettino's exit, but some stability may finally have come in the form of Australia's most prized coach, Ange Postecoglou. The Postecoglou era is in full flow just one month into the Premier League season as Spurs have claimed ten points from a possible twelve.
As Lionel Messi has grabbed all the headlines this summer, FC Cincinnati have quietly gone under the radar again. Pat Noonan's Cincinnati currently have eleven points on the next best team in the East, and ten on the next best team overall in the entire MLS. Despite their league-leading status, they've kept fewer than 50% of the possession this season. So what have they done so well this campaign? Here is a tactical analysis of Pat Noonan's Cincinnati in 2023.
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