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Mar 8, 2023 · A look at the tactics Chelsea manager Pochettino used at Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, including formations and styles of play.
- How Did Pochettino’s Tottenham Approach Their build-up?
- Tottenham in The Final Third
- Pochettino’s Intense Press
- Pochettino’s Man Management
- What Went Wrong For Pochettino at Spurs
- Pochettino’s Big Game Record
- Conclusion
Pochettino varies the amount of players in the build-up according to the opponent; if the opposition presses with one forward, Spurs would use two players in the first phase of build-up, if the opposition presses with two forwards, they use three players in build-up. If the opponent were to press with three strikers close to each other, Pochettino ...
Pochettino instructs his front four to remain narrow whilst one of his fullbacks push high up the pitch to provide width and offer a numerical overload on one flank. In this example against Stoke City, Rose is isolated in acres of space on the left flank, whilst Spurs’s front four are bunched up in the middle in order to quickly combine with one an...
Wherever he has managed, whether that’s Southampton, Espanyol, or Tottenham, Pochettino’s teams have always stood out for the intensity of their pressing. Spurs boasted the most aggressive press in the league in the 2015/16 season with just 6.56 PPDA (Passes Per Defensive Actions), and retained their top spot the following season. Spurs would cut s...
Pochettino has worked wonders with the likes of Walker, Alli and Dembélé, helping them reach their potential with intense physical training and clear-cut tactical instructions. But perhaps one of the most underrated parts of the Argentine manager’s repertoire is his man management skills. During his time at Southampton, Pochettino worked with a tee...
After eliminating Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Ajax en route to the Champions League Final, Tottenham faced off against Liverpool in Madrid. Spurs conceded a penalty in the opening minute when Mané carefully lifted the ball into the outstretched arm of Sissoko, and Mohamed Salah converted from the spot to give the Reds the lead. Pochettin...
One of the biggest criticisms of Pochettino during his spell in London was his inconsistent big-game record, and to a greater degree, his lack of silverware. In the two years preceding his appointment, Tottenham had mustered four wins, five draws, and 11 losses against top six sides; in other words, a win rate of 20%. However, between 2015/16 and 2...
Today marks one year since Mauricio Pochettino was dismissed at Tottenham, but it’s only a matter of time before he receives his next opportunity at the top level. He was far from the only culprit of Tottenham’s sharp decline; Pochettino reportedly requested the signings of Bruno Fernandes, Paulo Dybala and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and his demands to sel...
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May 19, 2023 · Pochettino cannot separate personality from tactics and his assessment of each player’s level of bravery will be crucial. That is very much required at a time when various members of...
Aug 1, 2023 · Aug 1, 2023. Breaking down the initial tactical framework of the Argentine’s blues. Tactical Setup. As we’ve seen from his reigns at Southampton, Tottenham and PSG, Pochettino’s infamous 4–2–3–1...
Nov 22, 2019 · Mauricio Pochettino spent more than five years at Tottenham Hotspur and in that time Spurs became one of the best teams in Europe through a tactical story that transformed the north London club beyond recognition.
