While the precocious attacking talent of players such as Florian Wirtz, Patrick Schick, and Moussa Diaby have drawn much of the attention for Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive showing in the Bundesliga, 23-year-old center-back Edmond Tapsoba has also been crucial to their success.   He dazzled for Burkina Faso as they narrowly missed out on a third-place…

Fiorentina has made significant improvements since it appointed Vincenzo Italiano as coach for the 2021/22 campaign.    After years of struggles under coaches Vincenzo Montella, Giuseppe Iachini, and Cesare Prandelli, Viola president Rocco Commisso now has a tactician that has given his squad an identity and a style of play.   Italiano has been able…

Neco Williams’ recent brace for Fulham has garnered him some well-earned attention again as they beat Swansea City 5-1 on Welsh turf.   It was his second goal in particular that got people talking, when he showcased his top ball striking with a volley from 25 yards following some superb chest control. Even the home…

After a long-awaited promotion from the Championship, Leeds United’s first season in the Premier League was blustery. Among the promoted teams in the Premier League, Leeds’ 9th position was the record for the highest position after Ipswich Town in the 2000/01 season. But in the season 21-22, everything started to change.    The start of…

After impressing at Marseille and Villarreal, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa has taken to the Serie A like a duck to water since joining Napoli on loan from Fulham.   His first start came just days after joining the club and was sent straight into the deep, at home against bitter rivals Juventus. Anguissa was flawless, watching…

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Victor James Osimhen started his career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy in Lagos, featuring for the Super Eagles in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and turning many heads around at that time for his performances.   He eventually signed a pre-contract with the Bundesliga club, VFL Wolfsburg. His time at…

The Clarets, known for their exceedingly low budget and utterly defensive tactics, have maintained relatively stable Premier League status since 2016, even managing to finish 7th in the 2017–2018 season in order to participate in European football the following season.   However, their security has been in jeopardy this season; as Burnley currently sit in…

After winning the Coppa Italia in 2019/20, Napoli failed to defend its title in the following season as Atalanta had eliminated the Partenopei in the semi-finals. It must be said though, that title defense could have ended as early as the Round of 16 if it wasn’t for a lucky escape against Empoli.   The…

When analysing modern-day defenders, we look ahead more these days, what do they bring to the table? How good are they with the ball? How do they aid their team in playing further up the pitch? Or do they need to “stop wearing gloves in order to give a frightening impression”, as per Zlatan Ibrahimovic?…

“We cannot replace him” remarked a tearful Pep Guardiola after Sergio Aguero’s final game, a 5 nil thrashing of Everton.   Since then Manchester City have pursued a £125 million deal for Harry Kane which famously fell through and are now many bookies favorites to sign Erling Haaland in the summer.   It’s highly unlikely…