SLPSlavia PrahaClub page
AVLAston VillaClub page
Squad value€111.2m
Squad value€633.7m
Key playerStepan Chaloupek
Key playerNicolas Jackson
Head coachJindrich Trpisovsky
Head coachUnai Emery
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Sabah's coach on Slavia: the moment they win the ball it goes straight forward, where their attackers are already waiting.
“To znamená, že jakmile získají míč, balon jde okamžitě nahoru, kde jsou hráči připraveni útočit.”That means that as soon as they win the ball, it goes straight forward, where players are ready to attack. our translation
They defend man-to-man all over the pitch. Whoever you are, someone is going with you.
“Neviděl jsem žádný jiný tým hrát takovým způsobem v defenzivě. Ať už je to pod vysokým tlakem, nebo v bloku. Prostě brání jeden na jednoho.”I haven't seen any other team defend like that. Whether it's pressing high or sitting in a block. They simply defend one-on-one. our translation
In the derby they picked four centre-backs and simply man-marked the dangerous players out of the game.
“Prostě se rozhodli hrát se čtyřmi stopery a pokrýt naše ofenzivní hráče”They simply decided to play with four centre-backs and cover our attacking players our translation
Villa go long far more than they used to: Tottenham prepared for a side playing 86% more long balls than last season.
“De Zerbi admitted Tottenham knew Villa were playing “86% more long balls than last season”, according to The Guardian’s post-match report.”Villa defend in two tight rows of players and close off the middle of the pitch. Opponents end up passing sideways in front of them for long spells.
“Arsenal had to be patient in possession, as Villa deployed a compact 4-4-2 structure that restricted central progression.”The danger comes the second they win the ball. Their new striker sprints in behind your defence, and Villa try to get the ball to him before you can get back.
“Villa also carried a threat on the counter-attack, primarily utilising the pace of new signing Nicolas Jackson in transition.”