Introduction — A question every coach faces Imagine this scenario. Your team has generated enough xG to win the match, you’ve controlled territory, pressed well, and created the right platforms for finishing.But you still depend on two or three players to put the ball in the net.You...
For the first time, a physical metric mirrors the league table itself. The Assumption We All Shared Every coach, analyst and physical trainer has repeated it countless times: “Physical data don’t explain who wins football matches.” And for years, the evidence backed that up.Running more metres — total, above...
Picture this: you’re reviewing the GPS report from the latest match. The dashboard splits high-intensity running into two familiar thresholds: above 21 km/h and above 24 km/h. These numbers guide training load, recovery, even tactical plans. But here’s the uncomfortable question: are these two thresholds...
https://youtu.be/UgSZkSygB0k A live problem on the touchline The opponent circulates from left to right and your back four shuffle… almost. One wide midfielder lags half a step, the full-back tucks too early, and a passing lane opens across your box. Nothing “catastrophic” on the GPS sheet—but the...
https://youtu.be/BgA8MOrG5x0 A coach’s dilemma Every week, coaches and analysts ask themselves the same question: How does my team really build its attacks? We often measure possession in percentages or completed passes, but these numbers don’t explain how a team progresses. Did they circulate endlessly in their own half?...
A real touchline moment Minute 72. You’re 0–1 down away from home. GPS shows your full-backs surging; your 9’s sprints are dipping. The analyst whispers “fatigue.” The assistant says “we’re chasing.” Who’s right? Two peer‑reviewed studies from the Football Intelligence & Performance Department at LALIGA suggest a...