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Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 19

July 23, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

If round 19 of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga taught us anything, it concerned the fact that the BVB surge could no longer be denied. “Tactics Talk” took care of Dortmund’s big victory in the “focus” section, along with everything else.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Adam Hlozek, Aïssa Laidouni, Amine Adli, André Breitenreiter, André Silva, Andrej Kramaric, Anthony Jung, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bruno Labbadia, Chris Führich, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christoph Baumgartner, Christopher Antwei-Ajdei, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Dodi Lukebakio, Dominik Szoboszlai, Donyell Malen, Eder Balanta, Edin Terzic, Ellyes Skhiri, Emré Can, Erhan Masovic, Eric Martel, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, Ermin Bicakcic, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Florian Niederlechner, Florian Wirtz, FSV Mainz 05, German Bundesliga, Gil Dias, Giovanni Reyna, Gregor Kobel, Hertha BSC, Jakub Kamiński, Jamal Musiala, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Jean-Paul Boetius, Jeremie Frimpong, Jerome Roussilon, Jessic Ngankam, Joao Cancelo, Jonathan Tah, Josip Juranovic, Juan Jose Perea, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Julian Nagelsmann, Karim Adeyemi, Kasper Dolberg, Kerem Demirbay, Kevin Behrens, Kevin Prince Boateng, Kiliann Sildillia, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Luca Pfeiffer, Lucas Höler, Lukas Kübler, Mahmoud Dahoud, Marco Reus, Marco Richter, Marco Rose, Marius Bülter, Marius Wolf, Mark Flekken, Matthias Ginter, Max Eberl, Maximilian Eggestein, Michael Frey, Michael Gregortisch, Micky van de Ven, Mitchell Bakker, Mitchell Weiser, Munus Dabbur, Nadiem Amiri, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nicolas Höfler, Niklas Stark, Niklas Süle, Niko Kovac, Ozan Kabak, Paulo Otavio, Peter Vice, Philipp Förtster, Philipp Hofmann, Philipp Lienhart, Pierre Kunde Malong, Raphaël Guerreiro, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ridle Baku, Ritsu Doan, Roland Sallai, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Sebastien Haller, Suat Serdar, SV Werder Bremen, Takuma Asano, Thomas Delaney, Thomas Letsch, Thomas Müller, Timo Werner, Tolga Cigerci, Tom Bischof, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Woo-Yeong Jeong, Xabi Alonso, Yannick Gerhardt, Youssoufa Moukoko

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 17

July 19, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The final league to re-start after the Winter 2022 World Cup break had some quick catching up to do. The 2022/23 German Bundesliga employed an “Englischer Woche” to reach its midpoint. “Tactics Talk”, as always, was there.

Filed Under: Bulinews.com, Featured Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Alassané Plea, Amos Pieper, Andreas Ivan, Arne Engels, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Pavard, Benno Schmitz, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bruno Labbadia, Chris Führich, Daniel Farke, Danny Latza, Davie Selke, Dayot Upamecano, Dejan Ljubicic, Denis Huseinbasic, Diant Ramaj, Dodi Lukebakio, Dominik Drexler, Edin Terzic, Edmond Tapsoba, Eintracht Frankfurt, Ellyes Skhiri, Emré Can, Eric Martel, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Felix Nmecha, Filip Uremovic, Florian Kainz, Florian Wirtz, Fredi Bobic, FSV Mainz 05, German Bundesliga, Giovanni Reyna, Hertha BSC, Ivan Ordets, Ivan Sunjic, Jamal Musiala, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Janik Haberer, Jere Uronen, Jeremie Frimpong, Jessic Ngankam, Jonas Hector, Jonas Hofmann, Jordan Siebatcheu, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Juranovic, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Julian Chabot, Julian Nagelsmann, Julian Ryerson, Julian Weigl, Karim Adeyemi, Kevin Behrens, Kingsley Coman, Kingsley Schindler, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Linton Maina, Lucas Höler, Lucas Tousart, Lukas Kübler, Manu Kouadio Koné, Marvin Ducksch, Marvin Schwäbe, Mathias Olesen, Mathys Tel, Mats Hummels, Matthias Ginter, Matthijs de Ligt, Michael Frey, Micky van de Ven, Mitchell Bakker, Moritz Jenz, Myziane Maolida, Naouirou Ahamada, Nathan Ngoumou, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Süle, Niko Kovac, Nikola Soldo, Ole Werner, Peter Vice, Philipp Lienhart, Randal Kolo Muani, Raphaël Guerreiro, Ridle Baku, Ryan Gravenberch, Salih Özcan, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Serge Gnabry, Serhou Guirassy, Soichiro Kozuki, Steffen Baumgart, Steffen Tigges, Suat Serdar, SV Werder Bremen, Takuma Asano, Thomas Müller, Tiago Tomas, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Wataru Endo, Wilfried Kanga, Xabi Alonso, Yann Sommer, Youssoufa Moukoko

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 16

July 18, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The 2022/23 German Bundesliga returned from the 2022/23 extended World Cup break with a bang. So too did its ever-reliable comprehensive companion piece, “Tactics Talk”!

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Adam Hlozek, Amine Adli, Anthony Losilla, Arne Engels, Atakan Karazor, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Pavard, Borna Sosa, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bruno Labbadia, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christoph Kramer, Christopher Trimmel, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Danilho Doekhi, Danny Latza, Edin Terzic, Ellyes Skhiri, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Felix Nmecha, Frederick Rønnow, Genki Haraguchi, German Bundesliga, Gerrit Holtmann, Giovanni Reyna, Jacek Góralski, Jakub Kamiński, Jamal Musiala, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonas Wind, Jordan Siebatcheu, Josha Vagnoman, Joshua Guilavogui, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Brekalo, Jude Bellingham, Julian Nagelsmann, Julian Ryerson, Julian Weigl, Keven Schlotterbeck, Kevin Behrens, Kevin Paredes, Kevin Stöger, Kiliann Sildillia, Kingsley Coman, Koen Casteels, Konrad Laimer, Lars Stindl, Leroy Sané, Luca Waldschmidt, Manu Kouadio Koné, Manuel Gulde, Marcus Thuram, Mark Flekken, Marvin Ducksch, Mats Hummels, Matthias Ginter, Maxence Lacroix, Maximilian Arnold, Maximilian Eggestein, Michael Gregortisch, Micky van de Ven, Mitchell Bakker, Mitchell Weiser, Moritz Broschinski, Moussa Diaby, Nathan Ngoumou, Nicolas Höfler, Nicolas Nartey, Niko Gießelmann, Niko Kovac, Omar Marmoush, Patrick Wimmer, Paul Seguin, Paulo Otavio, Peter Vice, Philipp Förster, Philipp Hofmann, Pierre Kunde Malong, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ridle Baku, Ritsu Doan, Robert Andrich, Salih Özcan, SC Freiburg, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Sebastien Haller, Serge Gnabry, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Soichiro Kozuki, SV Werder Bremen, Thomas Letsch, Thomas Reis, Tiago Tomas, Tom Krauß, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Waldemar Anton, Wataru Endo, Woo-Yeong Jeong, Xabi Alonso, Xaver Schlager, Yannick Gerhardt, Youssoufa Moukoko

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 14

January 20, 2023 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The November midweek fixtures of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga brought Dortmund fans, yet again, crashing back down to earth. A rare midweek edition of the recap column covered WOB-BVB, along with everything else.

Filed Under: Bulinews.com, Featured Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Adam Hlozek, Amine Adli, Anthony Jung, Anthony Modeste, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Borna Sosa, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chidera Ejuke, Christian Groß, Christian Günter, Christian Streich, Christopher Antwei-Ajdei, Christopher Trimmel, Daichi Kamada, Daniel Farke, Danny da Costa, Dodi Lukebakio, Donyell Malen, Edimilson Fernandes, Edin Terzic, Edmond Tapsoba, Eintracht Frankfurt, Exequiel Palacios, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Felix Nmecha, FSV Mainz 05, German Bundesliga, Giovanni Reyna, Gregor Kobel, Hertha BSC, Hiroki Ito, Ilia Gruev, Ivan Ordets, Jakub Kamiński, Jan Olschowsky, Jeremie Frimpong, Jerome Roussilon, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jonas Wind, Jonathan Burkardt, Jonathan Tah, Jonjoe Kenny, Jordan Siebatcheu, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Karim Onisiwo, Kenan Karaman, Kevin Behrens, Kingsley Schindler, Koen Casteels, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Leonardo Bittencourt, Lilian Egloff, Lucas Tousart, Lukas Hradecky, Lukas Nmecha, Marco Pasalic, Marco Rose, Mario Götze, Marius Bülter, Mark Flekken, Mats Hummels, Mattias Svanberg, Maximilian Arnold, Maximilian Eggestein, Michael Wimmer, Micky van de Ven, Mitchell Bakker, Mitchell Weiser, Moussa Diaby, Nadiem Amiri, Naouirou Ahamada, Niclas Füllkrug, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nicolas Höfler, Niklas Süle, Niko Gießelmann, Niko Kovac, Odilon Koussounou, Ole Werner, Oliver Burke, Omar Marmoush, Patrick Wimmer, Paulo Otavio, Peter Vice, Philipp Hofmann, Randal Kolo Muani, Raphaël Guerreiro, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Ridle Baku, Salih Özcan, SC Freiburg, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Serhou Guirassy, Simon Terodde, Simon Zoller, Steffen Tigges, SV Werder Bremen, Thomas Letsch, Thomas Reis, Thorgan Hazard, Tiago Tomas, Tobias Sippel, Tony Jantscke, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Wataru Endo, Wilfried Kanga, Xabi Alonso, Yannick Gerhardt, Youssoufa Moukoko

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 33

June 10, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

Much was decided on the 2021/22 German Bundesliga’s penultimate matchday. There’s full coverage in full-color in the latest re-post of the Bulinews “Tactics Talk” column.

Filed Under: Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Adi Hütter, Alessandro Schöpf, André Hahn, André Silva, Andreas Linde, Angelo Stiller, Arminia Bielefeld, Arne Maier, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Henrichs, Benjamin Hübner, Bo Svensson, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Carlos Gruezo, Christian Streich, Christopher Nkunku, Daniel Caligiuri, Danny Blum, David Raum, Davie Selke, Diadie Samassekou, Domenico Tedesco, Eintracht Frankfurt, Emil Forsberg, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, Felix Magath, Felix Udoukhai, Florian Kohfeldt, Florian Krüger, Florian Niederlechner, Frank Kramer, FSV Mainz 05, George Bello, Gerardo Seoane, German Bundesliga, Gonzalo Castro, Hertha BSC, Jacob Barrett Laursen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jamal Musiala, Janni Serra, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Jessic Ngankam, John Anthony Brooks, Jonas Wind, Julian Nagelsmann, Kevin Kampl, Kevin Prince Boateng, Kevin Trapp, Konrad Laimer, Lasse Günther, Lucas Höler, Lukas Klostermann, Mads Pedersen, Makoto Hasebe, Manuel Prietl, Marcel Halstenberg, Marcel Lotka, Marco Kostmann, Markus Weinzierl, Marton Dardai, Masaya Okugawa, Maximilian Arnold, Michael Gregortisch, Micky van de Ven, Mitchell Bakker, Munus Dabbur, Nathan de Medina, Nick Viergever, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Dorsch, Nordi Mukiele, Oliver Glasner, Patrick Wimmer, Paul Jaeckel, Pavao Pervan, Peter Gulacsi, Peter Vice, Piero Hincapie, Rafal Gikiewicz, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Reece Oxford, Ricardo Pepi, Ridle Baku, Robert Andrich, Robert Skov, Robin Hack, Salih Özcan, Sam Lammers, Samir Arabi, Sardar Azmoun, SC Freiburg, Sebastian Hoeneß, Sebastian Rudy, Sebastian Vasiliadis, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Stefan Ilsanker, Stefan Leitl, Steffen Baumgart, Thomas Müller, Tiago Tomas, Timothy Chandler, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Vladimir Darida, Willi Orban, Woo-Yeong Jeong, Xaver Schlager, Yannick Gerhardt

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