@CaptnGuardiola

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A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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I believe there is a lot of confusion around the right back role under Flick. Many want to see constant aggressive runs around Yamal, but a situational RB who chooses & times his runs depending on each sequence is ideal. Sometimes, less traffic around Yamal is better.
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Currently, the right back's positioning & behavior depend on : Yamal's position, the opposing left winger's position, and the sequence of play. It is highly fluid and context-dependent. I'll probably be breaking down some examples in an article soon (keep an eye on my substack).
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PSG doesn't panic, they adapt to any context: You press high? They create space w/ rotations. You pin them back? They counter efficiently. No box penetration? Got great shooters from range. You play direct? They're aggressive sweeping 2nd balls. Nothing works? Set piece routines.
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PSG players' constant mobility means we don't have spatial reference points for pressing. Their volume of runs is truly impressive. In attacking phase, at no point did we manage to pin them back in their own half & circulate the ball. Amazing team! #PSGBarça #HT
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Captn 🇵🇸@CaptnGuardiolaOct 15
A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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It's crazy how watching Flick's Barça trained our eyes & brains to expect certain behaviors & moves and it feels odd when something different happens
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Question: We all know that PSG rotates constantly in the central channels, but is it purely principle-based (fluid movement, dragging markers, filling open space as it appears) or based on preset, repetitive patterns ("if Player A moves to Zone B, Player C moves to Zone A") ?
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How can such an important laliga game be played on such an awful pitch... It doesn't help the teams' technical players or to showcase the quality of Spanish football internationally. #BetisBarça
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Because of it, it is difficult to assess the team's performance today. The match devolves into a game of who makes fewer mistakes, reacts to erratic ball bounces faster, wins the duels or simply can run without slipping (look at Xavi Espart).
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Emmanuel Lavogez@LaLigaLavoOct 16
Incroyable travail! A very good article on Marc Bernal that goes beyond the usual takes. I think this is well worth anyone's time even if you're not a Barca fan. A lot to learn while reading the article.
Captn 🇵🇸@CaptnGuardiolaOct 15
A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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kevinwilliams@kevvwillOct 15
This is so good, and not only because the Captain sees everything I see -- he breaks it down, particularly his "heavy feet" and getting gassed after repeated sprint efforts, which I suspect is due much to having a lotta Bernal to haul around. Be sure to make time for this one.
Captn 🇵🇸@CaptnGuardiolaOct 15
A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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total Barça
@totalBarcaOct 15
This is a great read from one of our favs!
Captn 🇵🇸@CaptnGuardiolaOct 15
A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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Saif@Saif_tfpOct 15
Really interesting piece on Marc Bernal, particularly his off ball movement and one touch combos. There's more to midfield progression than the player making the final line breaking pass. How a midfielder manipulates space and facilitates the next action deserves attention too.
Captn 🇵🇸@CaptnGuardiolaOct 15
A video & data-driven analysis of Bernal's Profile & Role. - Explain the value he currently provides both in & out of possession. - Highlight clear margins where he can progress. - Identify anomalies that merit further analysis in the future. 👉🏾 thecaptn.substack.com/p/unpa…
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It took me some time to edit the videos & write it. If you find it interesting, don't hesitate to comment and share 🙏🏾 And subscribe for more deep dives in the future : thecaptn.substack.com
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Some of the discussed topics : the "decoy pivot" role in build-up phase, misreading ball trajectory on vertical jumps, stamina & role in defensive transitions, body shape in the right channel, and his potential as box-to-box.
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6 shots on target vs 2 for Galatasaray (the goal & the disallowed goal). We finished our chances. Sadly the 1 time they managed to counter, they scored. I felt our rest defense could have been better at times. Also the CBs handled the aerial threat of Osimhen quite well so far.
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How difficult it is to defend Leão in transitions. If you get tight, he can sprint and asks for the ball into space. If you keep a safety distance, he can receive ball to feet and kill you in 1v1. There's no correct approach with these unicorns. #GalatasarayBarça
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I do feel that Lamine Yamal is leaving his wide position and roaming centrally slightly more often this season.
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Gérard Martín is underrated. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. #Senesi
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