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Carabao Cup Final 2024/25 Tactical Analysis & Inverted Full-Back Tactics From Celtic, Bayern Munich, & Liverpool

Today, we have a tactical analysis article on Claudio Ranieri's AS Roma following their UEFA Europa League exit and Robert Klauß's Rapid Wien tactics leading his team into the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals.

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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years.

In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA Cup in 1955.

Both teams struggled to create chances from open play.

Still, Newcastle United emerged victorious through their impressive set-piece plans and lethal transitions, which were exactly what Newcastle needed to turn the match in their favour.

In this tactical analysis, we will discuss the rivalry between Eddie Howe and Arne Slot‘s teams, examining how each tried to counter the other during the match.

We will highlight the key tactics of both teams in open play and set-pieces in this Carabao Cup Final.

The inverted full-back position is an ever-evolving position, and new ideas and tactics for best utilising these players are constantly being introduced.

This tactical analysis will show some of the most common ways inverted full-backs are being used not just in the build-up but also to finish off attacks.

Inverted full-backs can become a useful attacking option when deployed correctly and within a suitable system.

This tactical theory includes various ways the full-backs can be used in the final third to attack the box.

Either to deliver or aid the delivery of crosses or to make late, half-space runs to get on the end of balls put into the box.

This analysis shows how full-backs are now dynamic attacking players who can unlock various types of defence.

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