The Purist Football

Cesc Fabregas was one of the best midfielders of his generation. Now, he's making big waves as a coach.

Italian club Como were non-professional just a few years ago. But under Fabregas, they're now in a push for a Champions League finish in Serie A. After proclaiming his belief in 'freedom and creativity', and over-performing so incredibly, could he be this generation's revolutionary coach?

Let's find out...

Luciano Spalletti has been at Juventus for less than three months. But he's already making them one of the most interesting teams around.

In my latest video I explore his fascinating tactical approach, which in many ways is defying the status quo.

Under his guidance, can this fallen giant finally return to the top?

Can genius be taught?

Marcelo Bielsa, ‘El Loco’, is one of the most influential managers of all time. But when he started coaching in 1980, he was met with a harsh reality. That talent was incredibly, incredibly rare.

And so he dedicated his career to an extraordinary pursuit. Developing a coaching program that could produce an ‘imitation’ of genius.

With a combination of unconventional exercises, physical conditioning and repetition, he got closer than he could’ve imagined to achieving his goal.

But he would realise, much later, it would come at a significant cost.

Barcelona are one of the most unique football teams in the world under Hansi Flick.

Their extreme approach to risk, reward and attacking football make them not only a great team, but an entertaining watch.

But as the surprise of their tactics wears off, it may be time for an evolution. The question is, for such an extreme team, what does an evolution look like?

Can they retain their identity, while still remaining competitive?

In this video, I'll be discussing the logic behind Flick's radical approach, with the hopes of answering those questions. I hope you enjoy!