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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

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Mar 21, 2024 • 51min

How Inter are dominating Serie A

In this entertaining podcast, The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, and Jon Mackenzie discuss how Inter Milan is dominating Serie A with their exceptional defensive record and tactical prowess. They analyze what sets Inter apart from other elite teams, delving into Simone Inzaghi's management style and the team's potential on the global stage. A must-listen for football enthusiasts seeking insights into Inter's strategic success.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 48min

Champions League notebook: Is the tournament about to come alive?

In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to reflect on the Champions League last 16.Manchester City, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, PSG, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund make up the 2024 Champions League quarter finals.So what shape are the last eight in Europe’s elite competition in? Which individual players shone in the last 16?And how has the first knockout round changed who we think the favourites are to win the whole thing?Produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2024 • 48min

Klopp vs Guardiola: an era-defining rivalry

Exploring the intense rivalry between Klopp and Guardiola in the Premier League, discussing their tactical battles and influences on English football. Reflecting on their legacy and speculating on future managerial dynamics. Will we ever witness such a rivalry again in English football?
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Feb 29, 2024 • 39min

Breaking Down The Three Horse Title Race

The podcast discusses the thrilling three-team Premier League title race between Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal. They analyze each team's chances, small details that could influence outcomes, and the excitement of the upcoming matches. Tactical vulnerabilities, defensive improvements, fixture challenges, and audience interaction are also explored.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 43min

Do teams want superstars anymore?

The podcast discusses whether modern football teams still value superstars, with examples of Kylian Mbappé leaving PSG and Tottenham adapting to Harry Kane's absence. It explores the shift towards team-oriented strategies over individual brilliance, analyzing the impact of player departures on team dynamics and adaptation strategies. The episode also delves into the significance of superstars in tournament football and the evolving role of key players in club and international competitions.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 47min

The Champions League knockouts: A deep dive

Discussing potential outsiders in the Champions League, Manchester City's tactics, adaptability in manager evaluation, characteristics of a classic Ancelotti Real Madrid team, Real Madrid's win against Leipzig, analyzing Arsenal's style of play for knockout football
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Feb 8, 2024 • 47min

How To Beat Elite Teams

The podcast discusses strategies for playing against elite teams, explores the importance of a unique style, and analyzes tactical approaches to beating top teams. It also examines Brentford's tactical flexibility, analyzes Arsenal's tactics against Liverpool, and encourages listeners to sign up for The Athletic.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 51min

The evolution of Klopp's Liverpool tactics

In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss the tactical differences between the two eras of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool tenure.We’re broadly speaking splitting Klopp’s teams into the 2019 - 21 side as “Liverpool 1.0” and looking at this current iteration as “Liverpool 2.0”What were peak Klopp Liverpool tactically?What has and hasn’t changed in the transition to this new team?And what kind of a squad is he leaving for whoever Liverpool’s new manager is?Produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 25, 2024 • 50min

Premier League Stat Attack

In this podcast, the hosts discuss various statistics and rankings of Premier League clubs, including fouls and bookings made by players. They also analyze West Ham manager David Moyes' cautious approach to substitutions and delve into the impact of bench depth on team performance. The podcast covers interesting stats about Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Sheffield United's struggles in the Premier League. The hosts also reveal their secret metric for determining Premier League stats order.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 41min

Has modern football left Mourinho behind?

Michael Cox, Mark Carey, and Liam Tharme discuss whether modern football has left Mourinho behind. They analyze his coaching style, adaptability, and success in knockout matches, as well as his suitability for international management. The podcast also explores the importance of timing and coaching styles in international football.

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