Three tactical tweaks, one change in midfield and a goalkeeper rediscovering his best form — we break down where the improvement actually came from.
Two-touch games with constraints, divided pitches and 'overload' exercises that train brains as much as legs.
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Clubs are treating January as a mini pre-season. The data suggests it's paying off.
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His first touch hides his age. His reading of the game hides a decade of experience.
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Long carries are overrated. Short, progressive carries into the box are where the value lives.
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