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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 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

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round Four

September 30, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

It was indeed during round four of the 2022/23 German Bundesliga during which FC Bayern München’s current, most unexpected slide, began. The focus section of the “Tactics Talk” column covered that, whilst the rest of the piece took care of the rest.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, Alassané Plea, Alexander Schwolow, Alphonso Davies, André Breitenreiter, Anthony Modeste, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Pavard, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Chidera Ejuke, Christian Streich, Christoph Kramer, Daichi Kamada, Daniel Farke, Dayot Upamecano, Dodi Lukebakio, Edin Terzic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Evan N'dicka, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, Florian Müller, Florian Neuhaus, Frank Kramer, FSV Mainz 05, Georgino Rutter, Gerardo Seoane, German Bundesliga, Gerrit Holtmann, Hertha BSC, Jamal Musiala, Janik Haberer, Jean-Paul Boetius, Jeremie Frimpong, Jesper Lindstrøm, Joe Scally, Jonathan Tah, Jonjoe Kenny, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Brekalo, Jude Bellingham, Julian Nagelsmann, Kerem Demirbay, Kiliann Sildillia, Kingsley Coman, Ko Itakura, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Lee Buchanan, Leroy Sané, Luca Netz, Lucas Hernandez, Lucas Silva "Tuta" Melo, Lucas Tousart, Lukas Hradecky, Manu Kouadio Koné, Manuel Neuer, Manuel Riemann, Marcel Sabitzer, Marco Reus, Marco Richter, Marcus Thuram, Mario Götze, Marvin Schwäbe, Matthijs de Ligt, Max Kruse, Maya Yoshida, Michael Gregortisch, Moussa Diaby, Nico Elvedi, Niklas Schmidt, Niko Kovac, Ole Werner, Oliver Burke, Oliver Glasner, Omar Marmoush, Ozan Kabak, Patrik Schick, Pellegrino Matarazzo, Peter Vice, Randal Kolo Muani, Raphaël Guerreiro, Ritsu Doan, Robert Andrich, Roland Sallai, Sadio Mané, Salih Özcan, Sandro Schwarz, SC Freiburg, Serge Gnabry, Sheraldo Becker, Simon Terodde, Steffen Baumgart, SV Werder Bremen, Sven Michel, Takuma Asano, Thomas Meunier, Thomas Müller, Thomas Reis, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Urs Fischer, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Vincenzo Grifo, Yann Sommer, Yannick Keitel

Bundesliga 2002/23 Tactical Previews: “The Bottom Six”

September 24, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

The third full-color repost from the 2022/23 German Bundesliga campaign resists the clubs initially presaged to comprise the early relegation race field. Here too, we’ve seen surprises and unforeseen early course corrections.

Filed Under: Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: Adi Hütter, Alassané Plea, Alex Kral, Alexander Schwolow, Amos Pieper, André Hahn, Anthony Losilla, Arne Maier, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Carlos Gruezo, Cedric Brunner, Christian Groß, Christoph Kramer, Daniel Caligiuri, Daniel Farke, Darko Churlinov, Dominik Drexler, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Enrico Maaßen, Enzo Millot, Erhan Masovic, FC Augsburg, FC Schalke 04, Florian Neuhaus, Florian Niederlechner, Frank Baumann, Frank Kramer, Fredrik Jensen, FSV Mainz 05, German Bundesliga, Gerrit Holtmann, Iago, Ivan Ordets, Jacek Góralski, Jannes Horn, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Jonas Hofmann, Kevin Stöger, Lars Stindl, Lee Buchanan, Marius Bülter, Markus Weinzierl, Marvin Ducksch, Maurice Malone, Max Eberl, Mitchell Weiser, Naouirou Ahamada, Niclas Füllkrug, Niklas Stark, Ole Werner, Pascal Stenzel, Patrick Fabian, Pellegrino Matarazzo, Peter Vice, Philipp Förster, Philipp Hofmann, Rodrigo Zalazar, Roland Virkus, Saidy Janko, Sebastian Polter, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Simon Terodde, Simon Zoller, Stefan Reuter, SV Werder Bremen, Sven Mislintat, Takuma Asano, Thomas Reis, Tiago Tomas, Tom Krauß, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum

Bundesliga Tactics Talk–Round 28

May 22, 2022 by Peter Vice Leave a Comment

Loads to talk about after round 28 of the 2021/22 German Bundesliga. A full-color repost of the full “Tactics Talk” column covers all the action from Germany’s top footballing flight.

Filed Under: Exclusive SSF Content, Featured, Featured Hero Top Story Tagged With: 1. FC Köln, 1. FC Union Berlin, André Silva, Andrej Kramaric, Anthony Modeste, Arminia Bielefeld, Axel Witsel, Benno Schmitz, Bo Svensson, Borussia Dortmund, Chris Führich, Chris Richards, Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo, Dejan Ljubicic, Domenico Tedesco, Donyell Malen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Emil Forsberg, Emré Can, Erling Haaland, FC Augsburg, FC Bayern München, Felix Magath, FSV Mainz 05, Georgino Rutter, German Bundesliga, Giovanni Reyna, Gonçalo Paciencia, Gregor Kobel, Hertha BSC, Ishak Belfodil, Jae-Sung Lee, Jan Thielmann, Jens Petter Hauge, Jesper Lindstrøm, Jonas Hector, Jonathan Burkardt, Jose "Angelino" Tasende, Josko Gvardiol, Jude Bellingham, Julian Brandt, Karim Onisiwo, Kevin Akpoguma, Kevin Kampl, Kingsley Ehizibue, Konrad Laimer, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Linus Gechter, Lukas Klostermann, Mads Pedersen, Mahmoud Dahoud, Manuel Akanji, Manuel Riemann, Marco Reus, Marco Rose, Marcus Ingvartsen, Marius Wolf, Mark Fotheringham, Mark Uth, Markus Weinzierl, Mats Hummels, Maximilian Arnold, Mohamed Simakan, Nordi Mukiele, Oliver Glasner, Omar Marmoush, Ondrej Duda, Pascal Stenzel, Pavel Kaderabek, Pellegrino Matarazzo, Peter Gulacsi, Peter Vice, Rafael Santos Borré, Raphaël Guerreiro, RasenBallSport Leipzig, Renato Steffen, SC Freiburg, Sebastian Andersson, Sebastian Hoeneß, Steffen Baumgart, Stevan Jovetic, Suat Serdar, Takuma Asano, Thorgan Hazard, Tiago Tomas, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg, Willi Orban

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