How Thiago Motta is redefining possession football

[@thepurist_]

Analysis of Bologna out of possession :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rce3uNrsmoaLs

[@manny6669]

Excellent work

[@streamingdolphin978]

what software do you use for the graphics?

[@conorcorboy9244]

I'd like to see the video of Bologna out of possession!

[@arsenalogist4285]

I think it's just normal movement, nothing new or complex

[@HowardKarpfendale]

Yesssss

[@iseekq]

They do it in the same way as in possession: free movement of pressing with replacement of each player. Give a match of theirs a watch because it's genius really and adds a whole new value of pressure, with it being so unpredictable for the opponents in possession.

[@peterhulse7239]

@@arsenalogist4285right but they better not lose the ball when doing this so what do they do immediately after losing the ball after the CB drives all the way down the field etc

[@angsukma5486]

​​​@@peterhulse7239fullbacks and DMF move on CB. They're stay on the back

[@C_98.]

Peoples talk much about the Premier League, La Liga and even Bundesliga and me like a fan of football obviously love all of them, but I really believe that Serie A deserves more attention in the last years, we always have some interesting teams to watch. A few years ago we had Napoli of Sarri, then Atalanta of Gasperini in his prime, Sassuolo of De Zerbi, Lazio of Inzaghi with a nice team, Inter with Conte, Milan with a great season with Pioli winning a tittle after many years, and recently Roma's Mourinho that was not exactly beautiful but with the "passional football" only just Special One can give us, amazing Napoli of Spaletti, Bologna of Thiago Motta and of course Inter of Inzaghi. Watch Serie A guys, is very fun 🇮🇹

[@obinnaifem8181]

Serie A is very boring to watch. Too many draws and 0-1 score lines. You can't just waste 1.5 hours of your precious time that way. I'd rather watch Bundesliga matches.

[@thelastjerkbender2505]

Don't forget Vincenzo Italiano's Fiorentina. They play some incredible football.

[@kevtrot6731]

@@obinnaifem8181bundesliga is the boring league. All the teams play a ridiculous my high line and whoever gets in behind the most win the matches. Feels like a FIFA match really. But each to their own I guess..

[@wearekraaft2978]

I see your point but lemme ask you a question: if you love chess and you are intrigued by its tactic, do you prefer to see a well played chess match, with mind battles and strategies, or just two people that move their pawns on the chessboard? The dumbest league is Premier League where players move with no cognition, running back and forward continuously causing stupid counterattacks. It's like see kids playing football. @@obinnaifem8181

[@young_speculator9144]

@@kevtrot6731how is that boring? Goals galore, transition football, high turnovers, wingbacks, number 10s (remember those??). A great showcase of sport

[@DidYaServe]

Positional football killed my confidence as a young player. I was shunted to right-back and in games where I felt we were totally dominant, I would attack like a striker and score bags of goals only to be yelled at by the coach. I like Motta's philosophy. Trust that all your players are fine footballers and let them express themselves within a tactical structure.

[@JR-pz7nh]

I love it, I feel like creativity and freedom has been lacking in the sport recently. Like Scaloni’s comments on players being too reliant on positioning, and not being encouraged to be creative.

[@MichaelChandra00]

Nagelsman, Xabi, Arteta, and Motta. Hopefully they continue to grow and make football interesting again. Sometimes i wish all of them could face off again Klopp and Pep. Older generation coach vs new one. Especially Xabi and Nagelsmann.

[@zorashki]

Nagelsmann is overrated.. as much as Tuchel and Pochtinho.. just hype media managers.. To be fair Nagelsmann could prove me wrong but he needs a real challenge.

[@klebersonnn]

@@zorashkiclueless, go read about what he did with hoffenheim at 30/31 since you clearly think he ‘hasn’t had a challenge’

[@andrerodrigues2790]

Ruben Amorim

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

I never understood what Nagelsman has achieved and why he is considered a great coach?

[@davicosta3915]

Purist, I've been loving this deep look at coaches that you're doing If I could suggest another name to put on your list, it would be Sebastian Hoeneß and his Stuttgart side, looks like a very interesting team from a tactical point of view and I'm excited to see them at Champions League next year and to see the development of Hoeneß as a coach

[@thepurist_]

I’ll check them out 🫡

[@lexgeorge2400]

yeah, you should. watched them last weekend... I was so impressed.@@thepurist_

[@desv9vfs47]

can do you prime Filippo Inzaghi player analysis@@thepurist_

[@Lotschi]

oh yes!

[@desv9vfs47]

can do you prime Filippo Inzaghi player analysis plz@@thepurist_

[@urielcastro3222]

Scaloni does something similar in Argentina. He said in some interviews that the main thing about his team are the player roles and not the positions.

[@dr_ubo]

Scaloni puso a 10 número 10 a jugar + el dibu. Ojala se vuelva tendencia, que aburrido se ha vuelto el fútbol ultra medido sin el 10.

[@GregorySpikeMD]

It feels a lot like Total Football of the 70s and 80s by Rinus Michels and Cruyff

[@jirapat992]

It’s call functional play

[@billinglumbalumba]

Copyright: Marcelo Bielsa

[@HIIQ-s8x]

Would've loved him to stay at Barça a bit longer than he did. Funny how all these former Barça players have interesting interpretations of football. Pep, Arterta, Xavi, Motta, Rafa Marquez... can't wait till Busquests is a coach you definitely see something.

[@vanshchhikara9737]

please do make a vid on them out of possession, and I love your vids, keep em coming!

[@dtonpbac]

wow even Thiago Motta is a coach now? Feels so old

[@geordiedog1749]

lol. That’s what I first thought too

[@MK12275]

He's a coach for a long time now he even managed Genoa

[@zorashki]

Well thiago isn't old.. he is a coach but young coach so... he turned 41 so take 2 years from him he is 39 so.. he is young.

[@lyonkennedy4892]

I can’t express enough how excited I get every time you upload; this is definitely my absolute favorite channel on YT at the moment. Would’ve loved more frequent uploads but if it affects the quality of your videos, I’d prefer to stick to this current model.

[@thepurist_]

Love to hear it :) I upload as frequently as possible given the time to research, write and edit. But I hear you. Long-term my goal is to release more content.

[@desv9vfs47]

can do you prime Filippo Inzaghi player analysis@@thepurist_

[@desv9vfs47]

can do you prime Filippo Inzaghi player analysis plz @@thepurist_

[@lyonkennedy4892]

Late comment that’s probably never going to see the light of day, but I would very much like to see your take on Xabi Alonso as well? This has little to do with Barca’s managerial candidates and more to do with curiosity.

[@jaycfc3909]

Interesting style of play Motta has. Also love Zirkzee’s ability to play in such tight spaces, controls the ball amazingly

[@arkaroy9827]

Sounds like pure Cruyff philosophy to me . The positions should not be locked, they should be fluid and interchangeable keeping the passing angles constant.

[@triniking41]

Rinus Michels philosophy

[@raff0155]

Cruyff philosophy= guardiola= positional play It’s remind me brazilian football and futsal.

[@KarlSkorger]

This man is seriously underrated 🐐🔥

[@ameen2664]

This is similar to my type of philosophy that i had been thinking in my mind when i start coaching

[@pboyiyinbor6957]

I have been watching Barcelona for more then 20 yr now, this is how they use to play with passing and movement. Denial alves and messi was so good doing this on the right wing. His such a Barcelona coach but laporta would not go for him now.

[@saikhzikrullah2628]

He's too young. He needs to get more experience

[@NostalgiNorden]

He is 4 years older and has way more experience than Guardiola had when he took over Barca.@@saikhzikrullah2628

[@donvalentinoproductions78]

Who is denial Alves ???😂😂😂😂😂 he is 99.99% done for juve btw

[@radar9678]

One of my favorite players of his to watch is Jhon Lucumí. Left footed CB who plays on the right side and constantly moves into the midfield. Seems to grow each game with Motta

[@radar9678]

And I’m now seeing that he has been highlighted in the video:)

[@radar9678]

Also Calafiori is top top top🔝

[@marvinschneider9309]

A video about Leverkusen would be interesting

[@lhenri3724]

Great to see Thiago and Xabi emerging as great coaches, having a style of play very different from the positional bullshit

[@LeaoK2]

True difference of scouting smartly and not breaking the transfer market on top flop star players for no reason

[@nk26_04]

What happened to the regular barca tactical analysis?? I used to eagerly wait for the video after big matches😢

[@arkdhpl9465]

Love these longer-form videos on the less discussed coaches- so much of the tactical knowledge out there revolves around the Prem so always good to hear about the under appreciated geniuses. P.S. I think that guy wants you to break down prime Inzaghi

[@situn4377]

An Italian club having a Scottish captain is special

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Graeme Souness captained Sampdoria back in the 80s as well. Great leader.

[@AlexandriaTheSecond]

@@SKa-tt9nm where's pogba in all of this?

[@aurianzarrineh2633]

This guy could take Barcelona to another level if they can get him the proper pivot, pedri can be an upgrade from zirkzee as a deep lying playmaker who is the central node of possession, barcas center backs are also very good on the ball and can make runs forward

[@donvalentinoproductions78]

99.99% done deal to juve

[@donvalentinoproductions78]

100% done deal Juventus

[@jonatanolsen37]

To beat the press, your players need to run with the ball, and create numerical overloads where the ball is. When more and more teams adopt this philosophy, pressing will become less effective, and teams will start defend with more low block zonal marking again. And the circle will be complete 😂

[@eveshotometeobaitan9126]

I can't imagine the amount of training it would take to get players used to this

[@maxlar0ur]

Would be super interested in seeing another video on Bologna's off the ball tactics please do make that video 🙏

[@MegaUMU]

I had seen some glimpses of Bologna this and last season but this video does make me excited for this style of play. Combining the ridgid philosopy of pep but allowing players to interpretate space and keeping it together with some roles like Zirkzee and Ferguson

[@jordan_0914]

Great analysis as always.

[@vegito2000]

we need the video on the out of ball phase of bologna

[@tanyodachi170]

Another very exciting upcoming Coach is Farioli, worth a look into as well.

[@musa.ceesay201]

I said it this on lots of facebook pages I mentioned Motta, Valverde, De Zerbi, Alonso, Michel they are class ❤

[@jimshelley8831]

He's done a great job.

[@jamesfitzgerald2731]

Love the content. Off this I'd love to see Motta at Barcelona as I feel the way players are brought through La Masia would benefit from the freedom Motta's style provides.

[@normalhispanicdude]

I think there is a mistake made here in the assumption that positional football is players being static. What Guardiola means is that players should be in the right position, but they should always move to find the free space, or occupy the space so other players can associate with them. So positional football requires movement to search for the empty space.

[@majukun]

so far their biggest weak point has been how slowly they are able to develop if an opponent parks the bus. since they are focused on try to create and exploit spaces, and they only really accelerate when those are there, if the passing lanes are clogged, they really have no other plan that switch it back and try again in another zone. this being said, that's hardly an issue only they have, and of course if this system was used on teams with an higher level of players (no offense for bologna, but this video shows well why they are depending on zirkzee), they would be more able to create chances on tight spaces as well.

[@chingwez]

Glad to see Bologna doing so well. This system works when you have the right players, Motta tried it at Genoa and it failed miserably

[@ilikeboringthings9]

The Mens England U21 Team play like this too

[@roolaing]

Lewis Ferguson top of their FotMob ratings, and can certainly play at a higher level. To be made captain, as a foreigner, a new player, and a young player, is testimony to how highly rated Motta rates him.

[@ArcAudios77]

Great watch & listen, thanks. 👍

[@podilll]

next barcelona manager i hope 🙌🙌

[@brianflores5453]

Of course, he was in Barcelona. Més que un Club ❤️💙

[@jogobonito1234]

Best video on Bologna so far. Excellent work mate.

[@saltmerchant749]

Motta is incredibly experimental, but I suspect his innovations will serve others who come after, who will evaluate and ultimately perfect the thesis, more than Motta himself.

[@medelalmi]

you never did real madrid tactics ? i saw carvajal as pivot against atleti in one scenario and i don't understand why

[@gupmuk]

You produce the best footbal content on whole youtube

[@gabrielalohan728]

I'm very interested in Bologna's out of possession tactics.

[@ezekieljohn3678]

Smart work plus the zeal to help others, nothing heats that🎉🎉🎉

[@paulclarke4776]

Interesting to see former top class midfield players now applying there vision of how to use space as managers?? Motta at Bologna, Alonso at Leverkusen, Guardiola at Man. City!!!

[@mgskela]

he is on his wat to coaching stoke city next season and i can't wait to see him shiny shiny at santiago lumpur come on thiago neves 😍😍😍😍😍 deal almost done last night secretly with chelsea fc

[@Krazy6ix]

I love the current serie a league, post juve domination has made the league so sk competitive. the quality of coaches is brilliant

[@geordiedog1749]

Great video. A question though. This development in football is maybe in danger of being ‘unplayable’? By that I mean you still have to communicate, educate and implement the tactic. Having a great idea but if your players can’t understand it or it’s too much to actually carry out? Footies players not always known for their brains!

[@rachitarora7649]

Great video. Try Arne Slot next time. He's been fabulous across teams now for consistently since 2019

[@openintrovert7067]

Actually what Motta is doing is to get his players to "find" a new formation depending on how the opponent plays. This concept is not new as the generic purpose of total football is to have a team that can easily adapt to different positions on the pitch. However, total football was more specific on how players control possession in spaces and without spaces which required very intelligent players. Motta's style touches on the idea of players playing in positions which brings the best out of their ability and also their team. Motta setups the team in a starting formation which allows the team to be compact in spaces. From there onwards, it is about how the players move based on their unique skillsets to counter the opponent. So in summary, Motta's team are trained to play different formations which they use depending on whether they are attacking or defending.

[@donvalentinoproductions78]

Total fotboll just a new namn of Santos ginga

[@duaneswaby622]

Would love to see that Bologna out of possession analysis! Great content! 🙏🏾

[@martinzzincredible2836]

Would really like a deep dive on Ruben Amorim. Been hearing so much about him recently

[@lorentzhjerpe212]

My thoughts after the video: Define the roles you want your players to have and how those roles work with other players' roles. Physically tell them "Ferguson I want you to make runs and create space for Zirkzee. Zirkzee I want you to exploit the space Ferguson creates for you. I want you both to become best friends on the pitch. " Motta uses Maximum participation, which means what? It means that the entire team is active in certain phases of the game. This is something Bielsa also talks about. He wants players to be active during a move. What does this actually mean on the pitch tho? I understood it this way: where building plays near our goal, let's say to the right. The right-back has the ball under pressure. The left winger who is the player furthest from the ball right now is not free from the responsibility he must do what he thinks is best for the team, whether that is to run in behind to create space for the team or that is coming close to the ball giving an extra option, that is up to him but he has to do what he thinks is right, he needs to participate, this is the same for every player on the team. What is the difference between this Bologna team and Inzaghi's Inter? -I feel like they are very similar. They both exemplify movement and freedom of movement. With Inter with can see Dimarco(the wingback) bomb forward and join the play on the right side in the final third completely leaving his position. With Bologna we see Zirkzee drop down and help in build-up and then see a CB bomb forward and attack space. Both teams seem to counter-press and both teams are good at it since they have plenty of players close to the ball. Both teams are relational and positional so what is the difference? I guess they feel so similar because I am not fluent in the language of relationism(yet), it is precisely the same as when an American watches football for the first time, they can watch a Kloop team and a Pep team and proclaim them to be exactly the same because they can't see the nuances an avid football analyst can. They are not fluent in the language of football. And I am not fluent in relationism and in need of a translator, therefore I ask: what is the difference between Bologna's style of play and Inter's. I guess that in relationism the difference in how two teams play comes from the difference in the player's playstyles, roles, and relations. Bologna have a very technical, playmaker as their striker while Inter have two strikers who are a tad bit more traditional. Their roles are also different: Zirkzee seem to help more in build-up while Thuram and Martinez play in behind and between the lines. This means that space will open up in different areas of the pitch and therefore movement will be different even though just one role and playstyle is different. Of course, there are a bunch of other differences but to me, it still feels like they are two teams who share very similar philosophies in some regard. And Purist amazing video as always!

[@thepurist_]

Thanks for the in-depth thoughts. I think one of the things that differentiates this team with Inter, is although Inter seem relatively ‘free’, they tend to maintain regular angles and distances between players. Making their movement more ‘rotation’, than the kind we see from Bologna in this video. Here players get very close, or very far apart, and the structure becomes unclear. Even when Inter’s players move a lot, there’s still (most of the time) a reasonably clear structure that allows consistent ball circulation. And then, like you say, the differences in players makes a big difference.

[@maximiliansmith8260]

They are doing this with no big money. Incredible

[@aizazg7785]

Do u think he is ready for a job like barca?

[@zoommonkey]

excellent break down. got my sub

[@jamesbaurus5928]

So it's like a motion offense in basketball? That was where my mind went to for a comparison. In the middle and final thirds it has a lot of similarities to cycling in hockey (especially the half-board to behind net cycle).

[@antares87x]

analyse what thiago motta would bring to ac milan

[@bboyneon92]

Yes, for the out of possession video. Also, in transition too please.

[@RNZ-1]

MID FIELDERS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST COACHES

[@marcovinaccia8496]

Yes please cover his defensive tactics! 🙏

[@newbie4789]

This is partially how Leverkusen works this season. Just that they have really talented players who can play soo well through tight spaces so Leverkusen plays even more in the tight spaces... And Leverkusen's ability to do fast counters and

[@footballworld9477]

I would like to see the video on tactical analysis of Dorival Jr for game against Emgland

[@azad1083]

Untouchable comme Verratti and Motta

[@madiakhategueye7250]

I would love to see him coach Marseille.

[@mellowfellow4956]

I've been quiet now for far too long and I must expose the conspiracy. This guy is 100% Seb Stafford-Bloor

[@WeezyKDS128]

Enjoyed this video on a very good side

[@timianalytics7150]

Ten Hag used this against Liverpool last weekend with Fernandes and Anthony at the back

[@diogosilvermagalhaes3574]

Despite his lack of experience, I would like to see him at Barcelona

[@Laktoositonkevytmaitojuoma]

Zirkzee reminds me of firmino a little

[@samueldje9760]

I thought you would cover Tuchel in your german coach period. I'd really love to learn more about his tactics

[@glacier8678]

Tuchel is 3-4-3 haram ball 1-0 win

[@mathavila]

Famous 2-7-2! Kkkkk

[@panic_seller]

Onana ignoring his position to play as a striker in Motta's system would be fun to watch

[@HIM-lk6of]

Good stuff mate!

[@shivammittal9388]

Zonal defending done strictly would quite successfully checkmate this tactic.

[@michaelbadejo966]

Video on Ruben Amorim would be TOP.

[@occulus8687]

Really good analysis. I do prefer more positional play. I think the level of creative freedom should only be given to highly creative players.

[@06-shreetdave21]

that 2:18 Beukema movement😂

[@SamoraRalph]

Please do a video on Thiago Motta’s Bologna out of possession

[@jonaslienau9874]

Tim Walter played exacly the same system for years at Hamburger SV

[@Kkkkkrying126]

This style looks like holland by 1974! Players switching positions. Ajax 2019 was also the same.

[@Neptunomtazul]

Nothing new. The best definition of this tactic has long been defined and used by Jorge Jesus (J.J) at Benfica, Sporting, Flamengo in Brazil and currently Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club with a world record for games without losing. His teams don't run, they fly, dominating, but of course the players need to understand and buy into his tactical system, simply brilliant and one of the best coaches in the world.

[@Trihurt11]

this man speaks my language this is exactly how i think football should be played fuck positions!

[@octaviodealmeida9706]

Mate, great content! You should consider making a video about CR7 and Bruno Fernandes' former club - SPROTING CP

[@desv9vfs47]

can you do Filippo Inzaghi player analysis

[@By3Abdulrahman]

He is like playing with 11 Thomas Mullers

[@HaiLeQuang]

I'd say such approach is extremely hard to coach. Even at highest professional level, not many players can follow a non-positional structure. Try this with reckless players like Bruno & Rashford. 😅😅😅

[@somaisumpeita8617]

Zirkzee looks like a futsal pivot, my boy motta just know How to make that

[@maxhanney4277]

Remo Freuler has been one of Europe’s best players for 6 or more years now

[@winstong7438]

Not that I'm trying to knock this style of play but we haven't seen this at a high enough level with world class players for it to be considered a good tactic. Movement and overloads have existed for a long time but totally disregarding structure will prove to yeild inconsistent results. How do you drill patterns of play?

[@savvyfootball4768]

Anyone got any videos of this style of football being coached?

[@cyruscheng5784]

Anyone also thinks that Zirkzee plays like Berbatov?

[@bleed2022]

vdo on leverkusen when?

[@dumimakubaza340]

Can you do Sebastian Hoeneb next

[@treyb7937]

The funny thing about his build up is did the thing with the GK at PSG u19

[@berglean]

i also thought lucumi was called lucimi