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Another loss, this time meaning that the race for a title is gone. One journey without success. First of some that will happen this Season, for sure. However, something tells me that yesterday’s line up, Match Strategy and result was somehow planned. I don’t mean that it was made to lose, don’t get me wrong. But, let’s be realistic: United cannot fight for all titles (ie. Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League). Therefore, decisions and plans need… Read
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The landscape of football coaching is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements that are reshaping how we train athletes. Ronaldo (R9) said recently that he believes now that the reasons behind his various injuries may be due to the lack of training knowledge and methodologies applied when he was a player. I believe he was talking about all the work that is, now, done not only inside the field, but specially outside the field – from injury prevention, conditioning and… Read
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As in everything, there are many examples in the business world, from different areas, when you compare it with the Football Business world. In Football, there’s less to none reference or benchmark. Not only on this theme, but in the business perspective in general. Today, let’s talk about retention, on how to be sustainable with the staff and working towards the future. Youth Coach Development and Education programs are critical pillars in the success of any Football Academy. But how… Read
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Before going into the match analysis, there’s a few things that I would like to address today. First, Ruben is setting the rules.Although he mentioned that there’s no disciplinary reasons for Rashford and Garnacho not being on the list for yesterday’s match, there may be reasons to believe that this is somehow a way of punishment.For sure, it wasn’t a reward! Without getting into much details, as I believe they may not be out for the exact same reasons, the… Read
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Tomorrow, we have the first Man City vs Man United under Ruben Amorim. Or should we say, the first Guardiola vs Ruben at the Premier League? Regardless, I’m very excited to see these teams playing! Without a doubt, these are 2 of the most influential Coaches of my Coaching Philosophy in recent years, the ones that gave me a greater understanding of the Game, the importance of Leadership and Match Strategy. Along with José Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson, that… Read
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Tough win!Different post today, as will share a few thoughts about last night’s Game a little later. But, first, let me introduce some data of Man United at Half time: Possession 71% xG (Expected goals) – 0,20 Rashford < 80% accurate passes and xA (Expected Assists) of 0,02 Zirkzee with 59% accurate passes and xG (Expected goals) of 0,04 Not much needed to add here, correct? If you’ve been reading my articles on this Manchester United squad, you already know… Read
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Nāo é só um problema, claro! Sāo alguns e têm de ser separados. Por um lado, temos o lado dos jogadores, muitos deles bastante cobiçados. Temos de nos colocar, também, no lugar dos atletas. Os jogadores encontraram em Ruben Amorim mais do que alguém capaz de potenciar o seu talento, mas um verdadeiro comandante de um grupo. Alguém que os fazia ser mais do que a soma das partes, que preencheu nāo só o que se espera de um grande… Read
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Women’s football is experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity worldwide, but the question of how to develop it remains as important as it is complex. The answer is not straightforward—it’s like solving a giant puzzle with many interdependent pieces. I assume, for me, it’s like walking in a minefield, full of doubts and almost none certainty. Why Is Developing Women’s Football So Complex? To start, because there are significant differences to the Male version of Football, from a biological stand… Read
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Os 11 titulares foram, provavelmente, o mais próximo do melhor 11 que podemos esperar, do United de hoje, nomeadamente se tivermos em conta os desempenhos sob o comando de Ruben, até ao momento.Exceto Yoro que raramente jogou, mas que é uma grande esperança em Old Trafford. E provavelmente injusto para com Mazraoui, que tem tido um bom desempenho nestas circunstâncias, mas que terá o seu papel mais difícil neste sistema, se todos estiverem aptos, porque não é o típico Defesa-Central… Read
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The starting 11 was, probably, the closest to the best performers under Ruben, so far.Except for Yoro that has rarely played, but is a big hope at Old Trafford. And probably unfair to Mazraoui, that has performed well under the circumstances, but will find his role harder under this system, if everyone is fit, because he’s not the typical CB and doesn’t offer what is required for the wingers. The fact that you are closer to your best starting 11… Read
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Behind the Stages, Man United, Premier League, Ruben Amorim, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture·
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