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gordon strachan, manager of the scotland national team, has some valuable insights when it comes to player development
Inside of the foot, outside of the foot, volleys with the laces, control with the thigh, chest and even head.
In 30 minutes Scotland manager Gordon Strachan demonstrated the value of a footballing philosophy that encourages contact with the ball and unstructured training.
Former England Winger Chris Waddle has some interesting insights concerning the lack of creative young British players
But this was the childhood and youth of Chris Waddle, an England star of the 1990 FIFA World Cup and standout performer in European club football for over a decade.
Jurgen Klopp’s gegenpressing has worked wonders at Liverpool
So said Jurgen Klopp, the German manager of Liverpool, prior to the kickoff against English Premier League leaders Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday morning New Zealand time.
In the 2010 World Cup Quarter Final against Argentina German players on average took less than 1 second to receive and pass the football
The modern game is forcing footballers to develop incredibly sharp decision making skills.
According the seminal book of the development of German football, Das Reboot, the game at the elite level has reached hyper speed.
Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster. – Johan Cruyff
“Football is a mind game. You play with your brain.”
Johan Cruyff was the best player in the world in the 1970s and is recognised as one of the great philosophers of the game.
Thomas Muller, a terrific example of the modern player describes himself as a Raumdeuter (interpreter of space)
“A good footballer is someone who can offer the perfect solution in an unpredictable situation.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is absolutely correct. A footballer is defined by decision-making as much as pure technical skills. The ability to see an opportunity and then execute accordingly is what makes the difference at any level of the game.
