This study aimed to investigate the impact of tactical formations on the physical and technical performance of professional football players in the Chinese Super League (CSL). A sample of 800 games ...

We examine the differences in running performance demands and tactical individual actions for male amateur football wingers in four tactical formations: 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 during an ...

Your tactics shape everything in Football Manager. Getting them right is of paramount importance. But what are the best formations to use in FM24? In truth, there is no right or wrong answer. Good ...

The preseason matches, while limited in number, have already showcased intriguing tactics employed by Liverpool under the guidance of Arne Slot. In a recent analysis shared by Panenka LFC, the ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...