How Japan Beat Germany, 100+ Mins Injury Time & Spanish Attacking Rotations: World Cup Notebook - Round One
Mark Carey hosts in Ali Maxwell's absence as The Athletic's tactics writers reflect on some of the key takeaways from the first round of World Cup group games...
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Mark Carey hosts in Ali's absence as The Athletic's tactics writers, Michael Cox and Ahmed Walid, reflect on the key takeaways and trends from the opening round of World Cup group games...
How did Japan and Saudi Arabia pull off two historic World Cup upsets and how much of it was down to tactical flexibility and ingenuity. Were Spain actually underrated going into the tournament and how are their front 3 functioning even without a more traditional number 9? Plus, France's many ways to hurt the opposition, Kieran Trippier's importance to England, goalless draws, increased injury time and a bit of a Canada love-in too.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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