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Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 23

July 17, 2024 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The Round 23 edition of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga recap column – in the “focus” section at least – lent Thomas Müller one of his many well-deserved tributes. With a recognizably finite amount of those left, one appreciates this one even more.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, Alexander Meyer, Alphonso Davies, Anton Stach, Atakan Karazor, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Pavard, Benno Schmitz, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bruno Labbadia, Chris Führich, Christian Groß, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christopher Nkunku, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Danny da Costa, David Raum, Dayot Upamecano, Dodi Lukebakio, Dominik Kohr, Eder Balanta, Edin Terzic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Ellyes Skhiri, Emil Forsberg, Emré Can, Enrico Maaßen, Enzo Millot, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Evan N'dicka, Fabian Bedlow, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Florian Kainz, FSV Mainz 05, Genki Haraguchi, German Bundesliga, Gil Dias, Hertha BSC, Hiroki Ito, Jamal Musiala, Janis Blaswich, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Stanisic, Juan Jose Perea, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Julian Nagelsmann, Kevin Trapp, Kingsley Coman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Leandro Barreiro, Leon Goretzka, Leonardo Bittencourt, Leroy Sané, Manuel Riemann, Marcel Halstenberg, Marco Friedl, Marco Reus, Marco Rose, Marius Bülter, Marius Wolf, Matthijs de Ligt, Maximilian Bauer, Maximilian Eggestein, Maya Yoshida, Merlin Röhl, Michael Gregortisch, Moritz Jenz, Moussa Diaby, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Süle, Nikolas Nartey, Peter Vice, Philipp Förster, Rafal Gikiewicz, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Rodrigo Zalazar, Roland Sallai, Ryan Gravenberch, Sadio Mané, Salih Özcan, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Serge Gnabry, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Simon Terodde, Stefan Bell, Steffen Baumgart, SV Werder Bremen, Tanguy Coulibaly, Thomas Letsch, Thomas Müller, Thomas Reis, Tiago Tomas, Tobias Mohr, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Waldemar Anton, Wataru Endo, Woo-Yeong Jeong, Xabi Alonso, Yann Sommer

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 18

July 19, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The 2022/23 German Bundesliga went straight from the “Hin-Runde” to the “Rück-Runde” in late January. “Tactics Talk”, as always, had the full spate of fixtures – most especially Bayern’s third straight 1-1 draw – covered.

Filed Under: Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Aïssa Laidouni, Alassané Plea, Alexander Schwolow, Alphonso Davies, Amadou Haidara, André Breitenreiter, André Silva, Andrej Kramaric, Ansgar Knauff, Anthony Caci, Aurelio Buta, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Henrichs, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bruno Labbadia, Chris Führich, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christoph Kramer, Christopher Trimmel, Daichi Kamada, Dani Olmo, Daniel Farke, Danilho Doekhi, David Raum, Davie Selke, Dayot Upamecano, Djibril Sow, Dominik Szoboszlai, Edin Terzic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Emré Can, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Evan N'dicka, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Florian Müller, Fredi Bobic, FSV Mainz 05, Genki Haraguchi, German Bundesliga, Gerrit Holtmann, Hertha BSC, Ihlas Bebou, Jae-Sung Lee, Jamal Musiala, Jerome Roussilon, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jonas Hector, Jonas Hofmann, Jonas Wind, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Juranovic, Josip Stanisic, Josko Gvardiol, Juan Jose Perea, Julian Brandt, Julian Nagelsmann, Karim Adeyemi, Karim Onisiwo, Kasper Dolberg, Kevin Paredes, Kevin Trapp, Kiliann Sildillia, Kingsley Coman, Lars Stindl, Leroy Sané, Luca Waldschmidt, Lucas Höler, Lucas Silva "Tuta" Melo, Ludovic Ajorque, Lukas Kübler, Makoto Hasebe, Manu Kouadio Koné, Marco Rose, Mario Götze, Marius Wolf, Matthijs de Ligt, Mattias Svanberg, Michael Gregortisch, Moritz Jenz, Munus Dabbur, Naouirou Ahamada, Niclas Füllkrug, Niko Kovac, Oliver Baumann, Oliver Glasner, Omar Marmoush, Patrick Wimmer, Peter Vice, Pierre Kunde Malong, Rafael Santos Borré, Ralf Fährmann, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ritsu Doan, Rodrigo Zalazar, Ryan Gravenberch, Salih Özcan, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Sebastian Rode, Serge Gnabry, Silvan Widmer, Simon Zoller, Soichiro Kozuki, Steffen Tigges, SV Werder Bremen, Tanguy Coulibaly, Thomas Kastanaras, Thomas Müller, Thomas Reis, Tim Skarke, Timo Werner, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Xabi Alonso, Yann Sommer, Yannick Gerhardt

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 11

January 4, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The recap column from the 11th matchday of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga contained an absolutely sublime Freiburg-Bremen fixture at the heart of its “focus” section. As usual, all the remaining awesomeness of German football received its coverage too.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Adam Hlozek, Alex Kral, Alexander Schwolow, Amos Pieper, André Breitenreiter, Anthony Caci, Anthony Jung, Anthony Losilla, Anton Stach, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Groß, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christopher Nkunku, Daniel Farke, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Danny da Costa, Dominik Kohr, Edimilson Fernandes, Edin Terzic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Enrico Maaßen, Eren Dinkci, Eric Dina Junior Ebimbe, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Ermedin Demirovic, Evan N'dicka, Fabio Chiarodia, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Felix Agu, Florian Wirtz, FSV Mainz 05, German Bundesliga, Giovanni Reyna, Hertha BSC, Hugo Novoa, Iago, Ilia Gruev, Jae-Sung Lee, Jamal Musiala, Jens Stage, Jeremie Frimpong, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jiri Pavlenka, Joe Scally, Jonathan Burkardt, Jordan Siebatcheu, Joshua Kimmich, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Julian Nagelsmann, Karim Adeyemi, Karim Onisiwo, Kevin Stöger, Kiliann Sildillia, Lee Buchanan, Leon Goretzka, Leonardo Bittencourt, Luca Kilian, Lukas Kübler, Mads Pedersen, Manu Kouadio Koné, Marco Friedl, Marco Rose, Marcus Thuram, Mario Götze, Mark Flekken, Marvin Ducksch, Matthias Ginter, Maximilian Arnold, Mërgim Berisha, Michael Gregortisch, Michael Wimmer, Milos Pantovic, Milos Veljkovic, Mitchell Weiser, Moussa Diaby, Nadiem Amiri, Niclas Füllkrug, Nico Elvedi, Nicolas Höfler, Niklas Schmidt, Niklas Süle, Ole Werner, Oliver Burke, Patrik Schick, Peter Vice, Philipp Förtster, Philipp Lienhart, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ritsu Doan, Romano Schmid, Rouven Schröder, Ruben Vargas, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Sheraldo Becker, Silvan Widmer, SV Werder Bremen, Thomas Letsch, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Tom Krauß, Tomas Koubek, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Wilfried Kanga, Xabi Alonso, Xaver Schlager, Yannik Keitel, Youssoufa Moukoko

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round Ten

December 28, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

Plenty of stolid looks from new Leverkusen trainer Xabi Alonso during his side’s drubbing in round ten of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga. Full analysis of the B04 “train wreck”, along with all the other fixtures, in the regular recap column.

Filed Under: Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Alex Kral, Alexander Schwolow, André Breitenreiter, Anton Stach, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bo Svensson, Borna Sosa, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Charles Aranguiz, Chidera Ejuke, Christian Streich, Christopher Lenz, Daichi Kamada, Daniel Caligiuri, Daniel Farke, Danny da Costa, Djibril Sow, Dominik Drexler, Dominik Kohr, Edin Terzic, Edmond Tapsoba, Eintracht Frankfurt, Enrico Maaßen, Enzo Millot, Eric Dina Junior Ebimbe, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Ermedin Demirovic, Evan N'dicka, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Florent Mollet, Frank Kramer, Frederik Winther, FSV Mainz 05, Georgino Rutter, Gerardo Seoane, German Bundesliga, Hertha BSC, Jae-Sung Lee, Jakub Kamiński, Jeremie Frimpong, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jonathan Tah, Jonjoe Kenny, Jordan Larsson, Julian Nagelsmann, Kerem Demirbay, Kevin Trapp, Kevin Vogt, Kristijan Jakic, Leroy Sané, Luca Pfeiffer, Lucas Alario, Lucas Silva "Tuta" Melo, Lukas Hradecky, Lukas Nmecha, Marco Richter, Marco Rose, Marcus Ingvartsen, Mario Götze, Marius Bülter, Marvin Ducksch, Marvin Plattenhardt, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Mehmet Aydin, Michael Wimmer, Mitchell Bakker, Moussa Diaby, Munus Dabbur, Nadiem Amiri, Naouirou Ahamada, Niclas Füllkrug, Niko Kovac, Odilon Koussounou, Oliver Baumann, Oliver Christensen, Oliver Glasner, Omar Marmoush, Ondrej Duda, Ozan Kabak, Patrik Schick, Paulinho, Pellegrino Matarazzo, Peter Vice, Piero Hincapie, Rafael Santos Borré, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Robert Andrich, Robert Gumny, Rodrigo Zalazar, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Sepp van den Berg, Serge Gnabry, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Silvan Widmer, Stanley Nsoki, Steffen Baumgart, Steffen Tigges, Stevan Jovetic, SV Werder Bremen, Thomas Ouwejan, Tiago Tomas, Tom Krauß, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Wolfsburg, Wataru Endo, Wilfried Kanga, Xabi Alonso, Yannick Gerhardt

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round Eight

December 27, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

Matchday Eight over on the German Bundesliga beat furnished much excitement. The world’s greatest footballing league roared back after the brief international break, leaving us with plenty to talk about in the comprehensive recap column.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Alexander Meyer, Andras Schäfer, André Hahn, André Silva, Ansgar Knauff, Anthony Caci, Anthony Modeste, Anton Stach, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Pavard, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Chidera Ejuke, Christoph Baumgartner, Christopher Antwei-Ajdei, Christopher Lenz, Christopher Nkunku, Daichi Kamada, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Danilo Soares, Danny da Costa, Dayot Upamecano, Denis Huseinbasic, Djibril Sow, Dodi Lukebakio, Donyell Malen, Edin Terzic, Edmond Tapsoba, Eintracht Frankfurt, Ellyes Skhiri, Enrico Maaßen, Eric Dina Junior Ebimbe, Eric Martel, Ermedin Demirovic, Evan N'dicka, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Felix Nmecha, Florian Dietz, Florian Kainz, Florian Müller, FSV Mainz 05, Gerardo Seoane, German Bundesliga, Hertha BSC, Jakub Kamiński, Jamal Musiala, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jiri Pavlenka, Joe Scally, Jonas Hector, Jonathan Burkardt, Jonathan Tah, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Julian Nagelsmann, Karim Onisiwo, Kevin Akpoguma, Kevin Behrens, Kevin Stöger, Kevin Trapp, Kingsley Schindler, Lars Stindl, Leroy Sané, Linton Maina, Luca Pellegrini, Lucas Silva "Tuta" Melo, Lukas Hradecky, Makoto Hasebe, Manu Kouadio Koné, Marcel Halstenberg, Marcel Sabitzer, Marcus Thuram, Mario Götze, Mark Flekken, Mark Uth, Marvin Ducksch, Marvin Schwäbe, Mathys Tel, Mattias Svanberg, Maximilian Arnold, Mërgim Berisha, Micky van de Ven, Munus Dabbur, Niclas Füllkrug, Niko Kovac, Oliver Glasner, Omar Marmoush, Patrick Osterhage, Patrick Wimmer, Paul Seguin, Peter Vice, Philipp Hofmann, Ramy Bensebaini, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ritsu Doan, Robert Andrich, Robert Gumny, Romano Schmid, Sadio Mané, Sargis Adamyan, SC Freiburg, Sebastian Rode, Silvan Widmer, Stefan Reuter, Steffen Baumgart, Steffen Tigges, SV Werder Bremen, Sven Michel, Thomas Letsch, Thomas Müller, Tim Skarke, Timo Werner, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Wilfried Kanga, Yannick Gerhardt

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round Five

December 23, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

Round Five of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga brought with it a surfeit of interesting football along with quite the pivotal result for Eintracht Frankfurt. Come along for another full-color recap from the World’s best footballing beat!

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Alexander Schwolow, Andras Schäfer, Bartol Franjic, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Henrichs, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Chidera Ejuke, Christian Streich, Christopher Lenz, Christopher Nkunku, Daichi Kamada, Dani Olmo, Danilho Doekhi, David Raum, Dejan Ljubicic, Djibril Sow, Dodi Lukebakio, Domenico Tedesco, Dominik Szoboszlai, Edin Terzic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Emil Forsberg, Eric Dina Junior Ebimbe, Evan N'dicka, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Filip Uremovic, Florian Kainz, Frank Kramer, Frederick Rønnow, FSV Mainz 05, Gerardo Seoane, German Bundesliga, Gerrit Holtmann, Hertha BSC, Jamal Musiala, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Jannes Horn, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Jörg Schmadtke, Joshua Guilavogui, Josko Gvardiol, Jude Bellingham, Julian Nagelsmann, Julian Ryerson, Kevin Kampl, Kevin Stöger, Kevin Trapp, Kingsley Coman, Ko Itakura, Konrad Laimer, Kristijan Jakic, Leroy Sané, Lucas Silva "Tuta" Melo, Manuel Gulde, Marco Richter, Marco Rose, Mario Götze, Marius Wolf, Markus Krösche, Marvin Plattenhardt, Matthias Ginter, Max Kruse, Maximilian Arnold, Michael Gregortisch, Mohamed Simakan, Niko Kovac, Odilon Koussounou, Ole Werner, Oliver Glasner, Oliver Mintzlaff, Omar Marmoush, Patrik Schick, Paulo Otavio, Peter Gulacsi, Peter Vice, Philipp Förster, Philipp Hofmann, Rafael Santos Borré, Randal Kolo Muani, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ritsu Doan, Robin Knoche, Rodrigo Zalazar, Roland Sallai, Rouven Schröder, Saidy Janko, Salih Özcan, Sandro Schwarz, Sargis Adamyan, SC Freiburg, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Sebastian Rode, Sheraldo Becker, Simon Zoller, Steffen Baumgart, Steffen Tigges, SV Werder Bremen, Takuma Asano, Thomas Meunier, Thomas Müller, Thomas Ouwejan, Thomas Reis, Timo Werner, Tom Krauß, Urs Fischer, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Willi Orban, Woo-Yeong Jeong

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