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I’ve analyzed 7 in-possession situations to try and understand the different ideas and concepts Mauricio Pochettino tried implementing with his USA team.
Conclusion? Saying he’s “outdated” is a rather superficial take.
youtu.be/mKvbVr9NvBo?fe…
Conclusion? Saying he’s “outdated” is a rather superficial take.
youtu.be/mKvbVr9NvBo?fe…
www.youtube.com Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United: An OUTDATED manager or the RIGHT FIT? Pochettino is all but confirmed to become Manchester United's new m... 
I have very little to say about Poch tbh because I didn’t really know what I was watching when he was at Spurs, and I never watched his Chelsea side.
However, from the very few games I’ve seen of the USA during the last World Cup, I think I’m in for him.
However, from the very few games I’ve seen of the USA during the last World Cup, I think I’m in for him.
Some fun in possession bits from the USA here.View quoted post on X
•Pass & move, forward runs, outside-foot passes & off-ball work are all encourage so players can win their 1v1s within the wide 3v3s/2v2s.
•Diagonal thinking & shadow play to infiltrate the final 3rd.
Chibuike Ukaegbu, Center-back, 19, 1.88m, Houston Dynamo.
I think he’s one of those players who could make a lot of sense for a European club in the near future, particularly in the Eredivisie or Belgian Pro League.
Built like a center-back, with long limbs, a broad frame and good jumping power. He also has decent acceleration and top speed. Surprisingly agile for his build, with some good turns and changes of direction. Likes to step out of the defensive line, although he’ll probably need to improve the timing of his decelerations to avoid overcommitting and make that translate well to a higher level.
Very good ball manipulation under pressure and doesn’t lack the confidence to use it. He’ll notably drag the ball with the sole of his foot to open up passing angles or change the point of attack.
I’ve only watched two games, so I still need to assess his passing range and how he handles 1v1 defending. But overall, a very promising profile.
Graph from @alper_caltik’s Nexus website.
I think he’s one of those players who could make a lot of sense for a European club in the near future, particularly in the Eredivisie or Belgian Pro League.
Built like a center-back, with long limbs, a broad frame and good jumping power. He also has decent acceleration and top speed. Surprisingly agile for his build, with some good turns and changes of direction. Likes to step out of the defensive line, although he’ll probably need to improve the timing of his decelerations to avoid overcommitting and make that translate well to a higher level.
Very good ball manipulation under pressure and doesn’t lack the confidence to use it. He’ll notably drag the ball with the sole of his foot to open up passing angles or change the point of attack.
I’ve only watched two games, so I still need to assess his passing range and how he handles 1v1 defending. But overall, a very promising profile.
Graph from @alper_caltik’s Nexus website.
