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Red Bull Football: What makes an 'RB player' & Does it work in the Premier League?

Red Bull Football: What makes an 'RB player' & Does it work in the Premier League?

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletics tactics and data analysts to debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Red Bull footballing philosophy; The players who thrived, the coaching tree and how effective it is in the Premier League...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic

February 23, 202352m 31s

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Show Notes

After praise for Marco Rose's RB Leipzig in their Champions League draw with Man City on Wednesday night, host Ali Maxwell and The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme explore the many virtues of Red Bull Football...

How is the philosophy defined on and off the pitch, what is the make-up of the quintessential 'RB' player, the coaching tree from Ralf Rangnick down and how effective it has been in the Premier League?

Plus, as the high-octane playing style has taken hold across Europe, has it actually made the game more or less watchable, does it lend itself to knockout tournament football and why managers like Jesse Marsch and Ralph Hasenhuttl can't just be plucked from within the multi-club model and expected to flourish.


Produced by Adonis Pratsides


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