Slot's System Under Fire: Deeper Play Vulnerable to Direct Attacks
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Soccer 100" (The Athletic) - This book details the stories of 100 of the greatest players in history, featuring profiles and anecdotes from various football journalists.
People Mentioned
- Jamie Carragher (Former Liverpool player, Sky Sports pundit) - Referenced for his comments on Arne Slot and the lack of goodwill compared to Jürgen Klopp.
- Roberto De Zerbi - Mentioned in the context of a style of football where teams possess the ball in deeper areas to create space for attack, a style Arne Slot is compared to.
- Bill Shankly - Referenced as the Liverpool manager during the last time the club lost back-to-back league matches by a margin of three or more goals in April 1965.
- Jürgen Klopp - Discussed in comparison to Arne Slot regarding managerial style, fan goodwill, and team performance, with the point made that Slot won the league with "Klopp's team."
- Pep Guardiola (Manchester City Manager) - Cited as an example of a coach who successfully adapted his tactics and motivated his squad during a difficult period last season.
- George Weah - One of the players whose story is featured in "The Soccer 100."
- Stanley Matthews - One of the players whose story is featured in "The Soccer 100."
- Uwe Seeler - The German player who is number 100 in "The Soccer 100," with a piece written by Seb Stafford-Bloor.
- Kenny Dalglish - Featured in "The Soccer 100," with an interview discussing his playing style and tactics.
- Jack Lang (Brazilian expert) - Wrote a profile of Garrincha for "The Soccer 100."
- Garrincha (Brazilian winger) - Featured in "The Soccer 100" with a profile by Jack Lang.
- Matthias Sindelar (Austrian player) - Featured in "The Soccer 100," with a piece by Mark Critchley on the mysterious circumstances of his death.
- Mark Critchley - Wrote a piece about Matthias Sindelar for "The Soccer 100."
Websites & Online Resources
- YouTube (The Athletic FC Podcast channel) - Listeners can find the podcast there.