How Thiago Motta's Tactics are Disrupting the Serie A

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Thiago Motta is shaping up to be a defining coach of this generation, but how did he achieve his tactical philosophy?
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Chapters
00:00 Thiago Motta's Thesis
01:03 Mourinho and Gasperini
03:06 Bielsa and Joachim Low
05:13 Motta's Principles of Play
05:42 Bologna's Offensive Structure
09:51 Defensive Intensity

[@mrpPp18]

Most of these videos fail to mention an important detail. All these new age amazing managers work at relatively smaller clubs, and oppositions don't sit back against them. The biggest problem when they go to bigger clubs is breaking down low blocks.

[@AkhilMohan555]

And we then refer to the Special One

[@fugaziishime]

Great catch.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

Relevant, but everyone needs experience, just like in any other profession. You can’t be world’s best manager in the beginning of your career. Inzaghi learned a lot in recent years and now is one of the best. Xabi Alonso is also developing very well.

[@sr3821]

Good point. On the other hand, bigger clubs can buy more skillful players, while smaller clubs oftentimes should be grateful with what they have.

[@Lobags1984]

Good point

[@TheCiaran1000]

I remember all the articles years ago saying that once motta becomes a manager he’ll play a goalkeeper in midfield

[@Picci_calcio]

Great analysis as always. It's crazy how Thiago Motta shaped Calafiori into a top centre-back.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

I must got in at fantasy,

[@raff0155]

Actually Best defender in italy, expecially with the ball.

[@snowblitz17]

@@raff0155 Calafiori is not only a defender this season at Bologna, often he plays as a midfielder,his left foot is a midfielder, and the team often plays with an extra midfielder

[@foot805]

Motta is one of the most underated player's ever and he is this good as a coach it was expected...

[@Total_football_and_relationism]

I find most of the top coaches today are those who played the “regista” role like Pep, Motta and Xabi Alonso. Players who understand what it takes defensively to win games but also had the vision and passing range to play an exciting brand of football.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

An intelligent player.

[@alituncel5918]

His philosophy summed up in few words in the beginning of this video "defending when you are attacking and attacking when you're defending" is not unique to him.

[@bolzplatzkidz]

@@Total_football_and_relationismjust Pirlo who was Ass 😢

[@paulinusobunike9850]

midfielder always understand the better, that while the always a better coach, city coach, Liverpool coach, Madrid coach, Leverkusen coach Alonso, Brighton coach, PSG coach, coal-man formal barca coach & so on, midfielders understand the better.

[@fillipe4700]

I like your channel because you aren't stuck in the Premier League and aren't arrogant to other styles, cultures and leagues. And I also really like your second channel, even though I don't have any interesting in coaching, I'm curious about it

[@andhbhakt69]

Barcelona fans will come back to this in future when he becomes our new manager.

[@jerrybnasty5115]

He will go to Juventus, barcas problems are more off field than infield lol maybe only pep can get Barca kicking again

[@snowblitz17]

@@jerrybnasty5115 if Bologna go in champion league he stays there

[@bangrojai4868]

Barca doesnt need a new manager. Xavi is good. You just critic him too much. Barca just needs a solid striker in the future.

[@anglo-aspidmapping8870]

@@bangrojai4868he’s leaving…confirmed.

[@bangrojai4868]

@@anglo-aspidmapping8870 then Motta is the best option for Barca. Too bad Xavi is leaving because i think he has big potency

[@danielf81]

Would love to watch a video about Sporting as we are top off the portuguese league, playing very well and have good dynamics, keep it up with that great work man!

[@vigor118]

Também gostava, por acaso. Sou do Benfica, mas considero o Rúben Amorim um excelente treinador.

[@krish4246]

@@gallonipietro6187leaving for the prem soon cuz he is too good for the league

[@hafizi9111]

Sporting are not dynamic. Its just their league are playing like newbies

[@tipi5586]

Sporting being top of the Portuguese league doesn't seem like much of a story...

[@RustyPeng]

And more importantly winning me loads of money recently 😂

[@Demicore]

That was fascinating. Bologna are so impressive this year.

[@giacomodellavecchia1823]

I've seen many Bologna matches...they are just amazing. Considering the fact that Thiago Motta started as manager at Spezia who actually got relegated, is incredible to see the comeback of Thiago Motta.

[@fabriziomanfroni3872]

Actually you are wrong, Motta wasn't Spezia manager when they got relegated.

[@jerrybnasty5115]

@@fabriziomanfroni3872just let him get his likes, everyone is a Bologna fan all of a sudden 😂

[@fabriziomanfroni3872]

@@jerrybnasty5115 He doesn't even correct himself after what I told him :D

[@Evalsworld]

Great analysis. Motta has been a big revelation this season and one thing thst is worthy of note is how fit snd aggressive they are during their press. Shows how much the players are ready to work to succeed.

[@djanthony6662]

Really enjoy watching Bologna this season. I was waiting for someone to talk about Motta's tactic and then this video popped into my feed. Great analysis, thank you.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

At least they show they teeth to Inter, very successfully, and that's not easy... at all.

[@antoniopezzoli5024]

Love and Respect from Bologna! ❤💙

[@mr.melondeawa6381]

Great video! also thrilled to see some serie A team : )

[@levikonel3232]

Great work ❤

[@Flavioamaralvilela]

Amazing vídeo! I go watching game next!😊

[@maxmoyer]

Wow... mind blowing stuff!! Great video, Meta!

[@gideonbassey2671]

I am a budding analyst and i never knew you could read the set up of a team vertically. Thank you for the video and the overall insight.

[@hitthurdeaux]

Nobody does that. It was just Motta trying to seem special

[@TheN2aba]

guardiola does it also ​@@hitthurdeaux

[@andrecarrato6359]

He is in a amazingly small team, so he doesnt receive all the recognitiom he deserves. Motta is doing AN AWESOME, GREAT, FANTASTIC JOB. And, for those Who's never watched a Bologna match, do it, you won't regref

[@confliqted]

bologna arent a small team they have like 10 serie a titles they just havent been good in recent years

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Honestly I'm surprised at this recent spotlight. I never even knew where Motta was off to, after his playing days...Ok now you've sparked my interest. I'll watch Bologna henceforth.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

@@confliqted It's a middle tier club. Let's be honest,.

[@snowblitz17]

@@confliqted not 10, 7 titles but last one in 1964, Bologna was a top team during 1930/40

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Intriguing to learn how these relatively less prominent coaches (other than Guardiola, Ancelotti or Mourinho) are faring. Recently I watched videos on tactical approaches by the likes of Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Roberto Zerbi at Brighton and of course from Girona in Spain... Brilliant !! LOVE IT❤..!!👍

[@coprilettodelnapoli5466]

*Guardiola, Ancelotti or Klopp

[@kiddurodney3290]

Always bringing the game to the easiest way to understand tnx u so much. Am requesting u sir to look thru the eredivise leaders PSV they r really performing well much ❤❤❤

[@meowstube6899]

boszball

[@yehorkrut9933]

I’m planning to watch some of Bologna’s games and this video will definitely help to understand their way of playing. Great analysis, thank you very much!

[@gokukaarot3126]

You must have brooo

[@bryguy572]

Quite similar to Roberto de Zerbi at Brighton in the build ups from the back

[@brandonhoneb1460]

Much love from Namibia 🇳🇦🇳🇦😁

[@alistairwilliams9074]

And thank you for making this well-made & easy-to-understand video. Zirkzee's movement reminds me of the freedom of positioning during attacking build-ups that Maddison has at Tottenham. Sometimes he drop deep near Bissouma or around the team's penalty box. If the opponent follows, there are space for his teammate to move into. Also, impressive numbers from Zirkzee regarding his xG & xA. That could & would definitely be notice by - with all due respect to Bologna - the bigger clubs.

[@Dotsetc]

Arsenal wants him.

[@sigfigronath]

basically gabriel jesus

[@aldonemra2386]

Thiago Motta is coming to AC Milan next year

[@andjelkozlotvor]

@@sigfigronath I don't think so.

[@snowblitz17]

@@aldonemra2386 ahahahah

[@roolaing]

Great video, and channel. Subscribed. It was impressive to get through it without mentioning Ferguson, who Motta cites as his most important player

[@snowblitz17]

Fergusson is an amazing player

[@giuseppe9771]

This was another very insightful video of yours. I would love to hear your thoughts about Juventus strategic issues, if there's any reason to play as passively as they usually do (perhaps a lack of creative midfielders as some people suggest) or if it's just a byproduct of a defensive-minded coach. Great content anyway, keep it going!

[@AbdulAziz-vq7mj]

Awesome video

[@Streetswontforgetfootball]

please do inzaghi,inter is one of the most dynamic teams out there.They can be vertical yet methodical when needed,they play lovely football

[@avelamasuku660]

Inter tactically brilliant and also fun to watch ❤

[@thatoneguy38]

There's a little bit of Inter's tactics in the video on the UCL final

[@Al-oe7md]

Inter almost beat city

[@rabbarabbi4575]

Good work bro as usual bro. I think Bologna will be in the Europa league next season..

[@eversnowy1985]

Great analysis. Can you review about allegri corto muso this 23/24 season?

[@xscapegaming1535]

Great video and great analysis as usual from you guys, props for that. However it's kind of sad that "trusting your teammates" has to be mentioned as an actual strategy though. That really should be a given and something a coach doesn't have to actively demand from pro players, at least in any other sports that's the case but that's kind of the sadness we have to live with i guess.

[@dorisbossman8953]

Love the video can you do one with Ruben Amorim

[@user-hs9tk6cr9u]

thank you

[@giorgio8355]

Do you use a specific software for making those animations for the tactics in the video? They're amazing

[@easymofficial778]

Bologna went to Champions League. Historical guys. Cheers from Italy ❤💙

[@tonym6566]

Rumors of Rafa Márquez, Thiago Motta or Artetta taking over from Xavi. A vid on Rafa’s Barca B team would be great 🤙🏽

[@EliasRoy]

lol Arteta? I don’t see him leaving Arsenal

[@user-bs5qr5ie4s]

Arteta comfortable at arsenal At Barca he will constantly under pressure to win

[@Cyberh4t]

Very well made video ! Please do AS Roma

[@zemprelo]

2 names for you: Rinus Mitchels and Johan Cruyff. All I see is a football philosophy taught at la masia, he earned his stripes with Barca. Those are the fundamentals he built on, of course with a zest of influences from Bielsa and Mourinho.

[@bartvandeperck90]

"Disrupting" is a bit exaggerated. He has a very unique look on tactics, but it's hardly making a dent in his clubs performances. He got fired after 10 games (2W, 3D, 5L) with Genoa, ended 16th with Spezia and currently sits 7th with Bologna, who got 9th place last season without him.

[@BSM.ftbl2355]

Great channel

[@ciamgranda5786]

This is something i Actually do in Football Manager when you have a low block possession it leaves alot of spaces in behind for a through ball or Ball over the Top. Actually saw a video about his Tactics like over 5 years ago when he was still a PSG Academy Coach, people saying how it will revolutionize football glad he didn't just disappear like the new Brazilian Tactic.

[@yunusemrecakal5553]

I see you analyzing the tactics of different coaches. Please analyze Okan Buruk who manages Galatasaray! He has some unique game plans

[@GTexperience_Channel]

do one about psv, they are winning everything right now in the eredivisie

[@sidouiszbeninho9889]

Thanksssss for the sub in French

[@riddhimansarkar2171]

Can't wait for Motta vs Alonso, two of the very best defensive midfielders of their time who are now elite managers with meticulous and promising tactical setups

[@danghoanggia]

Nice Video

[@MetaFootballTV]

That's great...

[@dominicwyartt3598]

He is on our short list

[@Sara.rossii]

Lo squadrone che tremare il mondo fa ❤️💙

[@fillipe4700]

Thanks for the content! I like Thiago and I hope he shines in Europe

[@ernestnyarko5284]

Nice insight I was wondering why Bologna has been doing good this season. Still waiting for Stuttgart's own though

[@Nac_LobosFC]

Can you do Leicester in the championship or Ipswich town. I wanna see Carrick and how he beat Chelsea too!

[@tawreos66]

Please make an analysis on Okan Buruk!

[@atroxozaur]

Man i wish Motta joined Barcelona if Xavi is to be sacked, he's a very promising tactician, before anything else, and i believe his policy would fit the new Barcelona. Sadly since he doesn't have "Barca DND", Laporta will never even consider him and we'll probably get another missed take on a coaching

[@sijoypjohn]

Barca need to appoint motta to barca b and made him to barca type coach. After this season barca need to analysis the team and after that barca can made any decisions. After this season Xavi's contract would end. But I prefer barca need to sign motta right now add him to barca's coaching stuffs this would make barca a better team.

[@atroxozaur]

@@sijoypjohn While i agree, there's no chance he would want to be appointed to Barca B, when he's one of most promising new choaches out there, and already is wayy better then current Barca coach.

[@finished502]

Well you’re in luck. He’s apparently one of Deco’s favorites to take over Xavi.

[@bronxbull]

Motta is proper La Masia, played many games for Barca

[@angelat7957]

Very interesting analysis, thank you! We're playing Atalanta on Sun, 3rd March, and Inter on Sun, 10th March, if anyone's interested. Win or lose, we're just beautiful to watch. I think Thiago will stay another year to showcase his idea of football before moving on to bigger clubs.And it won't be an Italian club, regardless of what Juve and Milan fans say. He wants to play his style of football and he wants a free hand at how he manages players. You may think you're a star but unless you give your all during training, your 18sthg substitute is gonna be starting in your place 😂😂😂 I'd also like to stress that he has an amazing staff. All of our players have improved so much since last season. Forza Bologna sempre ❤💙

[@snowblitz17]

Don't forget,Bologna has the best market man,Giovanni Sartori

[@angelat7957]

@@snowblitz17 True. More evidence that Mr. Saputo has big plans in store for the club. Which could be an enticement to stay. Well, one can hope ...

[@tilewajohnson4427]

This football is beautiful. I would have liked for you to also cover the weaknesses that can be exploited

[@arnabthreethreesixfivethre4841]

Finally someone talked about Motta! loved watching

[@BSM.ftbl2355]

Sebastian hoeneß next please

[@mohamadjawadalhussaini8777]

Great explanation, i wish Milan will bring him instead of Conti

[@abhishekiyer9217]

Watched Bologna against AC yesterday at San Siro. And boy, Bologna are a menace. They deserved to win.

[@razorx4105]

would like to see him at barca

[@Spielfigur75]

Thiago's Bologna will most likely finish 4th this season and will play in the next CL since Serie A is now able to bring in 5 teams. I really hope this team will stay together also next year

[@jujurevenge6601]

How I would love Milan to go and get a manager like this

[@diavolo0]

👑❤

[@mohamedabdelkader8665]

Could you please have your say what next for Liverpool and Barcelona after coach's departure.

[@abhishekjadhav2855]

Please make a video on PAU Cubarsi

[@hammersbfx3185]

Sounds alot like De Zebri approach at Brigthon especially last year.

[@redarena8267]

Great video! Can you do one discussing why Ten Hag can't implement his Ajax style at United, difference and how it can be altered

[@Ashkxn7]

Can you do a video about barcelonas tactics and how to solve it?

[@Nick-ge7ug]

Perfect coach for Milan

[@brutusamk5190]

Can you analyse FC Bayerns tactics next pls?

[@kevinatorwilliam]

Bro give us something every week please

[@TheFergo911]

I just think the double pivot isn't effective when you play against a team who plays with a low block. Motta has his team counter press really well, but he hasn't played with teams that use a low block all that often.

[@georgehodge6732]

Ferguson has been outstanding

[@AntonBj3]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌐 *Thiago Motta's tactical approach is influenced by Marcelo Bielsa's collective trust and Joachim Low's Germany, combining different football philosophies.* 01:17 🏆 *Thiago Motta's managerial tactics at Bologna are influenced by successful managers like Bielsa, Mourinho, and Gasperini.* 03:12 🌐 *The ball plays a fundamental role in Motta's principles, contrasting styles of managers like Mourinho and Gasperini in controlling and moving the ball.* 04:08 ⚽ *Thiago Motta emphasizes "Collective Trust," where each player's confidence and contribution are crucial to the team's attack, inspired by Leeds' attacking pattern.* 05:03 ⚔️ *Motta draws defensive inspiration from Joachim Low's Germany, focusing on counter-pressing and not allowing the opposition time to create attacks.* 06:24 🔄 *Bologna's tactical formation, often described as a 2-7-2, emphasizes the goalkeeper's active role in build-up play and maintaining possession in deep areas.* 07:49 🔄 *Bologna's rotations in build-up play involve centerbacks pushing into midfield, creating numerical superiority and structured attacks, combining principles from Mourinho and Gasperini.* 09:42 ⚡ *Bologna's offensive style is entertaining, dominated by possession, dynamic striker movements (Zirkzee), and quick creation of chances from deep positions.* 10:37 🛡️ *Motta's defensive strategy involves counter-pressing high up the pitch when attacking, transitioning to a more compact shape if the counter-press is unsuccessful.* 11:33 ⚽ *Bologna's defensive approach includes players maintaining an attacking mindset even in a low block, aiming to create danger when regaining possession.* 12:29 🌍 *Thiago Motta's hybrid brand of football at Bologna is gaining success, making them a team to watch in Serie A.* Made with HARPA AI

[@coachperezdiego793]

great job, as always!!! tell me please, if you dont have any problem, can you tell me what softwate do you use for editing? football software or other? thank you

[@FootballMeta]

I use davinci resolve, basically all the effects and animations are done inside the fusion page

[@drogzbi]

Can you do Simone Inzaghi Inter?

[@alessandrolelli3212]

Forza Bologna ❤️💙

[@user-vn6jw4fc6h]

You have to do an analysis of Inter. They are top of the seria A for a reason

[@popposoft]

We did it! ❤💙 Champions League here we come, baby! Perhaps finishing in 3rd or 4th, not too shabby :D

[@ukimenustah26]

nice

[@massimoguidi8187]

What strikes the attention is that every single one of the players of this Bologna seems perfectly born to play Motta's football. It's really difficult to find ONE player who openly seems out of the schemes, in difficulties applying Motta's requests or simply not playing at his 100%. Probably just Karlsson at the start of the season, and his is a comprehensible difficulty since he's used to a less defensive and organized football. But seriously everyone on the pitch, from the starters to the subs, is at his ease with Motta's requests expressing his best. Calafiori, Zirkzee, Fabbian, Ferguson, Orsolini, even the less famous and flashy Aebischer, Freuler, Beukema, Lucumì, Saelemaekers, Ndoye, Kristiansen: it's clear they all know exactly and perfectly what to do on the pitch

[@Shteno]

Bologna will definitely end up the season as 4th or 5th, but the worst possible thing for them would be losing Motta at the end of the season, and the two best players, Zirkzee & Luis Ferguson. For the first one, Milan is very, very hot, as well as Napoli, who also likes Ferguson a lot, but for him, there's a strong opposition in Juventus (which I think, it'll be such a sad site to see himplay under Allegri, who isn't just a coach - together with Mourinho - from Jurassic era), and althoough they'll fill their budget significantly and be able t buy mre players than what they did last summer, still, it'll be a big blow, especially f they end up in CL!

[@sssskkkk2856]

Bring back simple football of the early 2000’s

[@aliverbirduponmychest3055]

Nobody is re-inventing the wheel, pre late 1960's when almost every club adopted the 4-4-2 shape, teams were set up in a very attacking team shape. Liverpool have played with a high press from 1960's, through to current day as well as goal keepers playing as a sweeper and defensive players encouraged to join in going forward with rotation of other players as cover! These managers are credited with inventing modern football when all it amounts to is an adaptation or variation on team shapes from 40- 60 years ago

[@onz2428]

Very reminiscent of a De Zerbi team.

[@erinadeola8387]

Finally some thiago motta analysis I have a vision for man united and he is the man to fulfil it

[@Hentzau.]

Don't think he will ruin his coaching career by going to United straight away.

[@KT-ki6gz]

Are you kidding? Those United players tried to play it out from the back and gave up instantly after being humiliated 4-0 😅The only tactical instruction they understand is ping it to Rashford or shoot from way outside the box

[@ilsuocavallopazzo]

Motta is a Gasperini disciple. Freuler had sayd that motta play exactly like gasperini from the half way to the foward. It change in defense.

[@blentikalaja9578]

His playng the best football in serie a this season...

[@matt6493]

When are you making a video about Inzaghi?

[@Greene0]

he will be a good fit for the Barca job

[@PaoloCarboni]

Forza Bologna!

[@andjelkozlotvor]

God bless Calcio!!!

[@LuisRodriguez-rr5kp]

Mott’s to Barcelona!!

[@Liamreyynolds]

Kieran McKenna at Ipswich plays very similar football

[@sanmateoflights]

Waiting for the 1-1-9 formation one day ....LOL

[@sxnjuxnito]

If there's a perfect fit coach for roma now mourinho is out, is Motta!!! I hope for him to arrive at Trigoria!

[@Wilcoranking]

I hope he has the ambition, confidence and ego to stay at Bologna and bring them to dominance. So sick of the player /coach should go here or there argument

[@kennyhular]

dont knw if am gonna get hate for this...but if you analyse carefully, this is actually how ten hag wants to play at united. the inverted centrebacks, the reason for bringing onana coz he obviously was planning to be playing the ball more on united's half, then quickly transition on attack in the space behind the defenders(that's why u hear him say everyday "we want to be the best transition team"). i think he just doesn't have the ball-playing centreback to back Martinez and injuries made it even worse, lets see when he gets centrebacks in the summer how next season will look like.

[@alvinad]

Is Bologna succeptible to long counter though?

[@MartsTravel]

A left back and a right back with a left midfielder and a right midfielder, wow thats new.