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Deyna Castellanos' start to life in Bay FC examined
The Venezuelan brings creativity and dynamism to the NWSL but how has she been in her first minutes?
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Abdullah Abdullah

March 2024

Beyond the Chaos — Sjoeke Nüsken's No. 10 role explained
With injuries mounting, Emma Hayes' tactical innovation has yielded some unpredictable results with Nüsken popping up as an unlikely source of goals…
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Abdullah Abdullah
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A Box Midfield — How Chelsea can navigate without Kerr & Fishel moving forward
Emma Hayes is only left with one striking option, so what should Plan B be?
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Abdullah Abdullah

May 2023

Catarina Macario - Chelsea's New No. 10
Macario to Chelsea is close to being finalised but what does the American bring to Chelsea?
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Abdullah Abdullah
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April 2023

Barcelona and their fixation with space
The Catalan side take a slender lead going into the second leg at Spotify Camp Nou. How did they tackle Chelsea's defensive tactics?
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Abdullah Abdullah

March 2023

Chelsea v Lyon Preview: A case for Lyon's progression to the semi-final
Lyon take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in what promises to be a classic European night under the lights.
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Abdullah Abdullah

February 2023

Barca's new adjusted attack with a two-striker system
The injuries to CGH and Alexia has seen a change in the way Giraldez wants his attack to function. I took a closer look at how the striker has been…
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Abdullah Abdullah
Redefining Chelsea's No. 10 role – Jessie Fleming
Fleming's role seems to be having more of an effect off the ball than on it but how has that affected Emma Hayes' setup?
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Abdullah Abdullah

January 2023

Jelena Čanković – The New Architect of Chelsea’s midfield
The Chelsea midfielder arrived from Sweden so highly rated, so how does she suit Emma Hayes' side?
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Abdullah Abdullah
Patri, Walsh, or Engen – Why the Spaniard should be Barcelona's starting No. 6
Examining each of Barcelona's available holding midfielders for the solution to their midfield dilemma
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Abdullah Abdullah
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December 2022

A dive into the structural deficiencies of Barcelona Femení so far
A few defensive problems have arisen so what's caused the crack in Barça's system?
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Abdullah Abdullah
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Bruun's Lyon emergence - Can she replace the talismanic Hegerberg?
Ada Hegerberg's long term injury opens the door for Signe Bruun, can she fill in for the injured striker?
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Abdullah Abdullah
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