AFCON semi previews, how Clarke has the Robins rocking, why City love Savio, ICYMI yesterday + more from the archives
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Cheltenham Town were best known earlier this season for taking forever to score their first goal - that eventually saw a management change meaning Darrell Clarke arrived at the club at the impact has been impressive. Jack Manship takes a closer look at how Clarke has improved the Robins.
AFCON moves on to the semi-final stage tomorrow and Karim El-Shesheiny has a tactical preview of the two matches.
ICYMI yesterday, we started the week in Spain where Jack Chippendale looked back at five January window transfers that need your attention.
Derek McInnes has given Kilmarnock an edge - Fintan O'Reilly explained the Scottish Premiership side's wing play.
What are the successful styles of play in the USA's NCAA D1 men's soccer structure? Coach Scott Martin knows and let you in on it.
Beth Limb was in Morocco, using data to unveil the best attackers playing in the Botola Pro League.
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From the archives, Fintan suggests;
Phil Foden bagged a hat-trick as Manchester City took all three points from yesterday’s trip to Brentford — check out our scout report on the English talent from all the way back in 2018 just after making his first senior appearances the season prior.
Paulo Dybala delivered a stellar performance to help AS Roma cruise past Cagliari in Serie A action last night. This 2022 viz focused on the Argentinian attacker’s final season at Juventus; now in his second season in Rome, what have you made of the 30 y/o’s time with I Giallorossi to date?
Youssef En-Nesyri scored Sevilla’s two goals to ensure LaLiga victory versus Rayo Vallecano last night. Our 2020 scout report looked at why Monchi acted instantly that January to bring the Moroccan forward to Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
Sávio is set to join Manchester City in the summer, having shone in his time on loan at Girona from Troyes — a trio of CFG clubs — this season. Our 2022 scout report sheds light on why City have been big fans of the Brazilian winger for some time now.
And that's it for today - we'll be back tomorrow with more pieces old and new about everything analysis in the football world.
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