Vishnu Anandraj

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Articles by Vishnu Anandraj

Player Analysis: Ben White is an excellent fit for Arsenal, but did they need him?

Few newly promoted players from the Championship were as highly sought after as Ben White, who attracted significant interest from Manchester United and Liverpool…

18/07/2021

Opinion: Jack Grealish is world class, but Man City may not be the ideal home for him

It’s becoming a seasonal tradition for rumours to circulate about Jack Grealish’s potential departure from Aston Villa. It makes sense — few players have…

09/07/2021

Player Analysis: Why Jadon Sancho is the perfect fit for Manchester United

One of the most excruciating transfer sagas in recent memory is finally over. On Thursday, Manchester United announced they had reached an agreement with…

02/07/2021

Tactical Analysis: Understanding Italy’s Exhilarating Football

The caricature of an Italian team in international tournaments — stodgy, stolid, and reactive — is familiar to most football fans. Since the era…

26/06/2021

Tactical Analysis: How Wales have once again exceeded expectations at the Euros

Much like they did in 2016, Wales have exceeded expectations in Euro 2020. They emerged second from a group featuring Italy, Turkey, and Switzerland…

25/06/2021

Player Analysis: Why Portugal’s Andre Silva is one of Europe’s most exciting strikers

Portugal started their Euros campaign in a positive, albeit not entirely convincing, manner with a 3-0 win over Hungary. Cristiano Ronaldo and substitutes Rafa…

21/06/2021

Player Analysis: Is Ibrahima Konate a good fit for Klopp’s Liverpool?

Liverpool’s success has been driven by their excellent recruitment. More than spending heavily, the Reds have tailored their signings to fit Jurgen Klopp’s highly…

09/06/2021

Player Analysis: How would Boubakary Soumare fit in at Leicester City?

Champions League football still eludes Leicester City, but that shouldn’t diminish their exceptional rise under Brendan Rodgers’ management. The FA Cup now serves as…

04/06/2021

Managerial Analysis: Why Eddie Howe makes sense for Celtic

Twelve months ago, nearly everyone was certain that Celtic would cruise to their long sought-after tenth SPL title in a row. It was inevitable.…

22/05/2021

Player Analysis: Why Ivan Toney would thrive in the Premier League

While Premier League clubs now have recruitment and scouting networks extending to virtually every part of the globe, the Championship remains a bastion of…

17/05/2021