Tactics Explained: Southampton

Tactics Explained: Southampton
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Earlier this season Southampton sat at the top of the Premier League, for the first time ever. Ralph Hasenhuttl has created a team with a clearly designed set of principles who are now playing excellent football.
But is it all high pressing and energetic football, Alex Stewart suggests not.
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#Southampton #Saints #RalphHasenhuttl

[@asifshahriar4503]

Of course Southampton is a patient team. Any other team would've fired their manager if they sat on 18th till November and lost 9-0. They kept faith and are getting rewards

[@mjaceyep110]

They even restructured their club to have a B team similar to German clubs. Allowing them to train their younger players the same as the senior squad. So given the Southampton Academy's reputation, it bodes well for the future - especially under the initial guidance of a German coach such as Ralph Hasenhuttl.

[@bencomley118]

@@mjaceyep110 Ralph is Austrian

[@alexj1650]

@@bencomley118 I think he wanted to say German in terms of coaching influence, cause he coached in Germany all of his career.

[@edmann1820]

@@mjaceyep110 How can they restructure them like a German B team when the biggest difference is that German B teams get to play in the lower league? English Under 23's still have their own coaches, their own managers, etc.

[@mjaceyep110]

@@edmann1820 It is similar because they will mimic the first teams training and tactics. Their training sessions and matches will be organised as to not conflict with the first team so that the Ralph can watch progress and be involved in training. It is true that the German B teams get to play in lower tiers whilst this wont be happening for Southampton.

[@nickgrch]

Hasenhuttle has give me & I'm sure a whole lot of other neutral fans a great appreciation for Southampton, in particular James Ward-Prowse.

[@pratikvadher5832]

Ralph hassenhutl is the most underrated manager in the league

[@jackgrealish6914]

Dean Smith but ok.

[@abdulrahimmohammed9110]

@@jackgrealish6914 smith is shit lol

[@cashews1000]

well he got Leipzig to 2nd place in Germany in 2017, he must have some quality

[@vishaljagwani6726]

Graham potter but ok

[@jackgrealish6914]

@@vishaljagwani6726 Smith has his tricky villans 6th right now and Brighton are 16th but ok

[@mantis2179]

Everytime I watch these tactic analysis, I cannot stop myself from trying to recreate these in FM.

[@-FermatsletzterSatz-]

@Stehuntimari - How so?

[@-FermatsletzterSatz-]

@Stehuntimari - And who are you to decide that? Is it sad as well if people wanna try out a great recipe as well? Or if they learn to play a song they like? I tell you what is sad: Someone expressed their excitement for something and you try to ruin it for them.

[@JesusMartinez-om9jh]

@Stehuntimari - weirdo

[@lobstertantrum9511]

@Stehuntimari - Crapass, who are you do decide on people ideas. Open your mind.

[@tylerdurden8419]

Ralf Hassenhuttle is top manager.. He took promoted Leipzig team to title contenders in Germany.. he stepped down at Leipzig because of contract issues.. Southampton is lucky to have him . He would do good job in any big 6 team

[@brawlrazorplayz753]

he could coach man utd you know...

[@izibane9295]

To who? City wont sack guardiola, Spurs wont sack mourinho, Liverpool wont sack klopp Others are a downgrade

[@tylerdurden8419]

@@izibane9295 yes.. u r right.. what I meant is that , if he get a good job, he will do a fairly good job at these clubs..

[@tamikahonde5386]

@Liverpool FC Are you so fragile you can't handle any other manager other than Klopp getting praise?

[@tylerdurden8419]

@Liverpool FC These Liverpool fans are arrogant... After a long time they've became relevant and now they can't stop chatting shit... Dude give respect and take respect.. ffs

[@Avaricumstudios]

Why am I watching this instead of studying for a test

[@JB-kd9wg]

Because education in primary to secondary don’t really matter, it’s all about college and uni

[@manavarunaravind4290]

@@JB-kd9wg fax

[@Aflaminglama]

@@JB-kd9wg bruv i'm in uni honours and i'm commenting on this video instead of working shit is universal

[@Avaricumstudios]

@@JB-kd9wg but I'm in uni😂😂

[@JB-kd9wg]

@@Avaricumstudios your both in my prayers

[@thelunaprime1886]

They've recovered very well after losing 9-0 to Leicester. What a come back!👏👏👏

[@shambhav9534]

It was due to the switch to 4-2-2-2 formation, after the switch, they have been flying.

[@D4rkThuNderplays]

Never heard that one before 🙄

[@JronWaters]

We don't talk about that

[@izibane9295]

funny man mentioned a result

[@cass2239]

Why does the Hassenhuttl picture look like he's stared into the void? 😄

[@kzz5zz285]

Please do a video on Simeone’s Atletico Madrid and their tactics this season.Simeone has unlocked Joao Felix this season

[@daisymoore5976]

Love love love this video, only thing missing was maybe a higher emphasis on the long balls, in recent weeks saints have shifted much more closely to the long balls with ings being injured, and he’s much less crucial to the outfit as he was before. Also the overloading in midfield with essentially 3 central midfielders and their extremely high second ball win rate. And the versatility of james ward prowse as well, his surging runs through the middle opened up by the possession in their own half when they play directly and how he covers, the reference to niggling fouls as well is arguably more crucial than anything Southampton do as a team as it contributes to the winning back of possession as well as ward prowse constantly covering

[@daisymoore5976]

Also in midfield the total number of pressures applied compared to pressures success makes for very interesting reading

[@ayushjain7384]

I was thinking on the same lines. We know that Saints win most of the balls in the midfield, but they back pass and start moving the ball from the backline to front. This maybe the case because Romeu offers the best ball possession/calm approach when they retain ball, which gives proves effective when they have possession. But now with Diallo, I feel that once he steps in the team, Saints won't start do the build up from the back, but they will rapidly will balls and instigate more frequent attacks without making any back pass. This will make them quick af(possibility)

[@isvarraamjayaraman6112]

Ralph's tactics interesting very interesting

[@ayushjain7384]

One thing that can be added is how Southampton disrupts opposition's possession right from the start of their build up. They don't allow teams to make 3rd or 4th successful passes, thus by winning balls mostly into midfield (by jwp and romeu) and then instigating attack. But now with the addition of Ibrahima Diallo in the midfield, they can speed up the number of attacks by counterpressing faster. PS Romeu is equally amazing:)

[@ahnafdrubo9727]

Hojberg was so good in that role

[@thefishtank8116]

Would love to see an analysis on the youngster Moukoko from Dortmund!

[@B0BBYFL4SH]

Tonton?

[@alafe660]

I remember many of these details including how patient they are when in possession when listening to your podcast last week

[@marianchicago4002]

Hey Tifo, you should do a podcast about Ralph Ragnick, he’s a great coach, has turned into Red Bull’s teams into juggernauts, he’s proven if given couple years, he can build a team, he’s a free agent yet yet NO ONE is talking about him or trying to hire him. Personally I would love him at Borrusia Dortmund, but I think he would do great in England, if he went to a club where he would be given total control and money to invest in academy, he seems like a perfect match for an ambitious foreign owner, especially American one that doesn’t understand the game, I think he would be a match made in heaven for a team and owner like Fulham and Shahid Khan

[@SindhoorTilak]

wow, my man already in future

[@khaiveeloh5723]

I literally smile when I saw tifo uploaded video like this. Thank you tifo.

[@chrisfraser5088]

Ralph’s done a great job with the Saints! Great to see him getting some recognition!

[@jochenklausberger9076]

A really interesting video and really interesting tactics deployed by Hasenhüttl. Thanks for the explanation.

[@TariqAmazin]

Lovely content ahead of just starting my fm21 save with the saints

[@chiggsytube]

Excellent timing with FM2021 just around the corner, very much appreciated and thank you!

[@espben360]

When Southampton got halstenhuttl last season, I thought he would end up being a great appointment. Didnt think a 9-0 loss would be the start of it though. Massive respect to a smart and well run club like Southampton, to not let one really bad day get in the way of their clear long term vision they definitely seem to have

[@chefcomtechmike6303]

In the mornings when I wake, drink a cup of tea and watch tifo

[@dannymurphy1779]

The lockdown has been a godsend for Saints. I was at St Marys in Feb and the crowd were really on their backs, home crowds don't really like this system if the team isn't winning. Saints are also a team of runners, it is unbelievable how much running some of them do. It is also interesting how much Walker-Peters has improved Saints, he is brilliant at getting out of tight spots. Very good with the ball. Saints still hold the record for most points lost from winning positions though and the home form has to improve so there is still work to do!

[@DarkFriday1408]

Really great video! I'm curious to see what Southampton will do over the course of the season. Any chance of getting a video about Real Sociedad and/or Villareal, considering that they currently sit in the 1st and 2nd place in La Liga?

[@sarang5686]

Ole studied this really well

[@chazclifford327]

That heavy defeat really brought out the best in ralph and shows how good of a coach he is.

[@johnnywilson3071]

I think now we're really starting to see the potential of this kind of formation, 11 games on the trot without a defeat isn't something you'd hear from a Southampton team and more a big 6 side.

[@deepeshsungker944]

Che Adams is very important playing a bit like a trequartista dropping deep to create options in midfield and space for the full back or "wingers"

[@ethanparker324]

I've been waiting for this video, LET'S GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!

[@fadhilideche2831]

I wanna know what Alex's feelings were while writing this script....

[@corvodraken3049]

I got confused as to when I commented this then realised we just have the same pfp

[@fadhilideche2831]

@@corvodraken3049 Well, hello there, fellow Wanderer.

[@corvodraken3049]

@@fadhilideche2831 the clouds look very much like a sea today don’t they?

[@fadhilideche2831]

@@corvodraken3049 It's hard to say. It all looks a bit........foggy.

[@kiongoldpotera3306]

This guys have a cleansheet aura. I have McCarthy and KWP in my FPL and they keep getting cleansheets despite the fixture.

[@RakibHassan-uk8co]

You are such a lucky guy.

[@nabby9829]

I think you should have stressed more on how their wide attackers are very central

[@RonaldBMorgan]

Glad to see our academy is doing well 🙌🏾🙌🏾😄 Looking forward to playing them tonight 🔥🔥

[@jamessmith-si6pj]

It was a brilliant game!

[@L.Rajakumar]

Being a Liverpool fan, I have always had a soft spot for Southampton as most of us would troll it as Liverpool B. But in the last two seasons they really caught my attention, especially with Danny Ings almost winning the golden boot. This season they improved even more as a team and have been really fun to watch.

[@ComradeOgilvy1984]

I confess I have not watched the team enough to form a strong opinion, but... The tactics have the whiff of a side that can upset big clubs, but will have trouble getting consistent results against lower table teams that are content to sit in a low block and counter. Overloading the box with four players on the attack means there are huge gaps in the midfield the opposition can rapidly progress the ball through on the counter, if they get a fortunate bounce with the clearance.

[@niggilywiggily]

Y’all should make a Tottenham one next I really want to see one

[@0saker]

Whoever talks about 9-0, that was a season ago please shut up.

[@shishirgurung4427]

9-0

[@mrankin8992]

@@shishirgurung4427 wow how original

[@benflanagan7354]

lost 9-0 again tonight

[@suhaylmirza884]

Not many managers can re gain players respect after that 9-0 loss. The way hes transformed che Adams is one of the standouts

[@thebiasedreview5432]

Ings too for that matter. He used to be very inconsistent. Ward Prowse is another one who has massively improved

[@Mohamed-fl9uv]

Arsenal vs. Southampton 16 Dec 2020 It will be matter of how many goals Southampton will win by. How things have changed over the years. Sad state to be in as an Arsenal fan.

[@bungeespeaks6081]

You nearly won the game tho

[@joegriffiths1339]

Can we have a tactics video for Valeryi Lobanovskyi, Juan Manuel lillo or Cesar Luis Menotti

[@marcohernandez8389]

Legend has it that Ole watched this video to beat them 9-0

[@FilipGjorgiev]

Stature for Ralph is a must

[@Btozer]

Brighton please

[@pacificdream5152]

Tifo already made a video about Brighton

[@hdb805]

Now we need a video about Real Sociedad and one about Union Berlin

[@zionudabor6073]

Please do a Chelsea analysis

[@devshendy]

Ralph Hasenhüttl is a good coach.

[@izibane9295]

Wait its that team that lost 9-0? Hassenhuttl lost 9-0 Would be great for a top team that won't lose 9-0 The state of some people I swear, no one talks about us beating Sunderland 8-0, no one constantly mentions United's 6-1 loss, no one constantly mentions Liverpool's 7-2 loss.

[@jackjude]

commentators should mention the anniversaries of Liverpool's and United's heavy defeats. As they love stats

[@joeldinic389]

Tifo❤️

[@yusufyaya3183]

Tifo plz do a video of how chelsea play in 2020

[@jackjude]

The Chelsea match springs to mind.

[@Blip-qz9ch]

Pls do Rennes 🙏

[@jake64015]

Ole watched this before the United Southampton game

[@ocobsmax3695]

Interesting

[@zhen-jieteoh1771]

While they've recovered very well from their 9-0 drubbing to Leicester at home, what's more encouraging is that they've seemingly put behind the trashing Spurs gave them earlier this season. I feel that they don't get enough credit for the latter.

[@Dudeness1994]

They also use deadball for a good weapon for them

[@riddho8385]

Please do Steven Gerrard's Rangers next

[@martinwinter615]

Interesting I have never watched Southampton or watched Hansenhüttel much but the build-up is nearly a copy of what Lucien Favre has done in Gladbach and as a fan of Favres build-up style but find his play lacked of the explosiveness of a Gegenpressing and had no second way of playing. I will definitely now watch Southampton.

[@JohnnyNagaSins]

Glad to see our Liverpool's B-Team doing wonders, all jokes aside they deserve all the credits because they've been one of the best teams in EPL. Total football at its best and all credits goes to Hassenhult.

[@MrDanallman]

Fantastic manager, he has a plan and he trains his players accordingly with great discipline. He will surely move on from Southampton within two years because much larger clubs namely Manchester United need a man with a plan rather than a stop gap manager (Solskjaer) who doesn't seem to have a plan.

[@avilevy8144]

Joe - for the picture of Ralph did you somehow use a photo of David Cameron for shits and giggles?

[@JB-kd9wg]

Yayyyy Tifo tactics🎉🎉🎉🎉 I hope you do a chelsea one

[@ocobsmax3695]

I think they did But would be a good one tho

[@shauwengchee]

James Ward-Prowse

[@alohatigers1199]

This aged well. Man U 3-2 Southampton

[@sebgreen2597]

Would've been nice to add in a section about the vulnerabilities of this tactic. AKA what went wrong against Spurs.

[@izibane9295]

Because what went wrong was obvious? That was a poorly implemented high line giving spurs 45 yards to run into, Kane was past the centre circle while the back 4 was still on the half way line. The high line hasn't existed since the third match.

[@iwantgoals1566]

Call me crazy but if we missed out on Poch I think we should go for Hasanhutl instead. He’s doing so well with the resources he has and is used to the league whereas candidates from other leagues would probably struggle with the festive fixtures and take more time to adjust.

[@YjaffacakeK]

Would love him at United

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

This is a golden era of managers

[@abenezrwondsen7122]

I know he is a very good coach when he was in lipzig

[@kgn2084]

The #12 on their team🔥

[@Mark_Underwood]

Good luck to Alex McCarthy in the bake off final next!

[@el_rooneyo]

Thumbnail Ralph looks like he’s seen some serious shit

[@00dude3]

Which big 6 club will he join?

[@MaestroSong]

The problem is jwp and romeu are to defensive for this kind of 'patient' attacking play, remond too. They hardly find a player in the box because jwp and romeu aren't making the effort to play more offensive..

[@meetzaveri734]

Mourinho overcame this tactic as his side thrashed southampton 5-2. The special one for a reason

[@donwilsonfromthewildlifepr2904]

Tifo tunes continue to slap

[@kush5385]

German Influenced coaches are thriving worldwide

[@mrstephenmeadify]

Someone should show this to Steve Bruce

[@brapblap0429]

happy to be early

[@James000]

Ralph Hassenhuttle top 5 managers in the prem

[@yusufyaya3183]

When they played against chelsea they were spirited in the 2nd half

[@John48915]

I can see him as spurs manager after Mourinho...

[@MrPoutPout64]

Same, I think they’ll try and come in for him

[@MrPoutPout64]

@@Travis015 I don’t think it’ll be this season, maybe in a year or two

[@awe6947]

From Southampton lost 0-9 last season, I've been interested in how they'd respond. I've seen some of these same things, and they've certainly come around. Great job, Tifo!

[@marccarter3278]

Being a saints we want to keep hassenhutl here

[@zoro9037]

Would any arsenal fan take hassenhuttl and who would you expect him to bring in ?

[@benjaminroelofse9138]

Ralph is a chad

[@ahmadfaiz9265]

quote from Ralph: “u want guarantee? buy a washing machine”

[@happy_camper]

I like his tactics more than Pochettino’s

[@I3ordo]

opponent supposed to have a red card ? 1:34 my left mid fielder dont get that much space against 11

[@dzikripratama3776]

Ralph is way better than Ole

[@hdb805]

Nothing new

[@RB-ei7zs]

Next recommended video a year ago: whats goin on at Southampton? 😅

[@Dutse77]

Ekse Mzansi 🇿🇦 le monate?

[@threecaseanonymous6081]

Re monate

[@ocobsmax3695]

what have you said

[@threecaseanonymous6081]

@@ocobsmax3695 😂😂😂

[@ocobsmax3695]

@@threecaseanonymous6081 what are laughing at 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@threecaseanonymous6081]

@@ocobsmax3695 you don't understand our language

[@gauravrawat7420]

Ralf is most tactical manager after jose & bielsa Ralf deserve big team and he easily win epl Ralf save inggs carrier

[@thisisstuart7951]

I call Southampton manager reack it Ralph

[@tommyreazy]

Tactics - kick and rush

[@bobbymgaming]

is it me or did the guy narrating just Say 222 more than three times

[@archismanchakraborty7395]

Sassulo next please

[@Tifo]

That was the release before this one. Check the channel

[@archismanchakraborty7395]

@@Tifo ya lol I missed that one

[@jakoba8840]

Hasenhüttl > Pochettino -> ManU should go for Hasenhüttl if you ask me

[@A-Port-In-Any-Storm]

anyone here after the second 9-0 defeat

[@Bevator]

On top of that, theyve got one of the best strikers in the league and possibly one of the best free kick takers in the world. They've done well.

[@malavshah5230]

616th.