Vishnu Anandraj

Tactical Analysis: England their own enemy in unconvincing 1-0 win over Serbia

As England stepped onto the pitch at Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate was not just tasked with bringing the Three Lions’ 58-year trophy drought to…

17/06/2024

Player Analysis: How Ross Barkley is flourishing at Luton Town

This season, Ross Barkley is rewriting the narrative of his career. That is no small task, for it seemed he would forever be remembered…

07/02/2024

AFCON: How Mozambique Held Egypt to a 2-2 Draw

Egypt have already stuttered in their pursuit of an unprecedented eighth AFCON title, drawing 2-2 with Mozambique in the opening match of Group B.…

17/01/2024

Are Manchester United stagnating under Erik ten Hag?

For most Manchester United fans, the expectation for the team this season was tactical progression. Their third place finish last season was somewhat fortunate,…

26/10/2023

Can Sean Dyche help Everton stay up?

Everton begin their first full season under the management of Sean Dyche with a clear objective – remain in the Premier League for another…

17/08/2023

Player Analysis: Why Chelsea and Brighton want Mohammed Kudus

As football becomes more tactically sophisticated, the role of a player is becoming more important than their position. Teams now seek specific profiles of…

08/08/2023

Opinion: Why Postecoglou is the right man to usher in the post-Kane era at Tottenham

Since the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane has undoubtedly become the club’s talisman. As Tottenham Hotspur lurched from one coach to the next,…

24/07/2023

Player Analysis: Why Rasmus Højlund is a perfect signing for Manchester United

Like many clubs searching for a striker this summer, Manchester United find themselves with limited options. Truly world-class striking options are few and far…

05/06/2023

Tactical Analysis: Why Mauricio Pochettino to Chelsea makes sense

Mauricio Pochettino’s seemingly inevitable return to the Premier League has come in the most unlikely of forms. At the time of writing, he is…

26/04/2023