The Tactical Journal
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Nottingham Forest have once again lived up to their reputation as one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable clubs. The dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo came after a spectacular breakdown in relations with owner Evangelos Marinakis — a man who rarely shies away from bold moves — and a widening rift with Forest’s new head…
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UEFA has confirmed a major scheduling change for the 2026 Champions League final, with kick-off moved forward by three hours compared to the 2025 edition. Instead of the traditional 9pm local start, next year’s showpiece at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will begin at 6pm local time (5pm BST) on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The decision marks a significant…
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Liverpool’s transfer window has been anything but quiet, and the latest updates suggest there could be another major addition to Arne Slot’s squad. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Reds remain in active talks with Crystal Palace to sign Marc Guehi, with the player himself already giving the green light. Now, it’s a waiting game…
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Newcastle United’s transfer window drama took another twist this week after club chiefs held a secret meeting with Alexander Isak, the wantaway striker who has made it clear he no longer sees his future at St. James’ Park. According to reports, Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben and director Jacobo Solis visited Isak at his home on Monday, just…
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1. Richarlison is making Spurs his own Often a streaky performer, Richarlison looks like a man reborn under new boss Thomas Frank. After bagging a brace against Burnley last week, the Brazilian was central to Tottenham’s 2–0 victory away at Manchester City. He assisted Brennan Johnson’s opener and led a relentless press that disrupted City’s…
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Liverpool have been dealt an early-season setback with Jeremie Frimpong ruled out until after the international break following a hamstring injury sustained on his Premier League debut. The £30m summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen was withdrawn during the Reds’ 4-2 win over Bournemouth, and subsequent tests confirmed the issue. Head coach Arne Slot defended the decision to take Frimpong…
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RB Leipzig are wasting no time in planning for life after Xavi Simons. With the Dutch star set to join Chelsea once the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich is out of the way, Sky Germany reports that Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott has emerged as Leipzig’s top target to step into his shoes. According to reports, the German club have already agreed personal…
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The future of Alexander Isak has quickly become one of the most heated stories of the summer transfer window. The Swedish striker has made his stance clear, refusing to train with Newcastle as he pushes for a move away from St James’ Park. His actions have placed the club under huge pressure, forcing a major decision on whether to…
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Luis Díaz has opened up about his high-profile move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich, describing the transfer as a “big gamble”—one that already seems to be paying dividends. The Colombian winger sealed a £65.5 million (€75m) switch to the Bundesliga champions this summer, just months after lifting the Premier League title with the Reds. The gamble…
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The transfer window drama surrounding Alexander Isak is heating up. Earlier this month, Newcastle United rejected a £110million bid from Premier League champions Manchester City, but it’s Liverpool who continue to circle as they look to bolster their frontline. With Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz departing Anfield, Arne Slot has made it clear that signing another attacker is a…