The tactics behind Tite's 'Joga Bonito' Brazil
Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey to preview the World Cup Quarter-Finals and in particular, to explore the intricate tactics behind Brazil's expressive and beautiful football...
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Host Ali Maxwell returns and joins The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey to explore the tactical system behind Brazil's beautiful football...
The similarities with both Manchester City and Arsenal, playing two number 10s in an era of none and their philosophical evolution since the 'dark days' of 2010 and 2014. Plus, Casemiro's quality, Raphinha's role as creator-in-chief and if set-pieces are still an Achilles heel?
The panel also discuss what they have in common with fellow quarter-finalists France - and how England should set up against them on Saturday. Why Argentina are such a 'throwback', the 'functional' Netherlands and how much happier everyone in Portugal's attack looked without Ronaldo.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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