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Long throws & tall No.9s: The Premier League goes old school

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

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Revival of the Traditional Number Nine

This chapter examines the return of traditional tall strikers in football, analyzing the strategic shifts in team formations and the effectiveness of various star players. A focus on the historical data of striker heights in the Premier League highlights the tactical adaptation required for integrating larger forwards into modern attacking setups. The discussion also includes the evolving role of strikers, the necessity for versatility, and the potential implications of rule changes to accommodate new styles of play.

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