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If the third round of the Carabao Cup provides one thing, it is a plethora of debuts for exciting academy talent, particularly with the Premier League sides.
In the past, John Terry, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, and Cesc Fabregas all received their first bow at senior level in the early rounds of the competition.
This season’s third round, which commenced at the end of September, proved to be no different.
During Manchester City‘s 2-0 away win at Huddersfield Town, Pep Guardiola handed first-team debuts to two brothers: Jaden and Reigan Heskey.
The two teenagers are the sons of former Premier League striker Emile Heskey.
Both joined City’s academy at the age of eight.
Reigan and Jaden Heskey sharing the stage isn’t a new phenomenon; for several years now, the duo has been starting together at the U18 and U21 levels.
Emile’s sons both boast dual eligibility internationally, choosing England or the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
While older brother Jaden (19) has yet to make his international debut, Reigan has enjoyed a promising 12 months in the England U17 setup since debuting at that level last September.
This Reigan Heskey player analysis and scout report will examine the youngster’s style of play, athletic and technical attributes, and his projected integration into Manchester City’s tactical framework under Pep Guardiola during the 2025/2026 campaign and beyond.
For the longest time in Bundesliga history, there was only one club that played every single possible matchday in the German top flight, Hamburger Sportverein (HSV).
The club managed to win a lot of titles in its history, especially in the 1980s.
Overall, HSV can look back at six Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokal victories, and even winning the European Cup, the predecessor to the UEFA Champions League, once in 1983.
After those successful times, the club remained one of the best in German football, but failed to win major trophies going forward.
Still, as the only side never relegated from the Bundesliga, HSV became a legendary club and is regarded as one of the giants of German football to this day.
For their longevity in the league, they are often called „Die Unabsteigbaren“ or „Der Dino“ (the dinosaur).
Things started to spiral in the late 2000s, and it hit them like a truck in the 2010s.
Since 2010, the club has had 24 different managers, had to play in the relegation play-off twice and barely got away with it until 2018, when they got relegated to 2. Bundesliga.
Ever since, the club has tried to earn their way back to the top flight, but came short for the longest time, finishing fourth (the first place out of chance of promotion) four times in six years and losing the promotion play-off the other two years.
In 2025, after a decisive win against SSV Ulm at home, they finally managed to secure promotion back to the Bundesliga after seven long years.
After another coaching change, 34-year-old Merlin Polzin took over the team in November of 2024 and guided them back to success immediately with his tactics.
After five matches in the Bundesliga, their comeback has been rather rocky.
They have only won one game and scored two goals.
In this HSV tactical analysis, we will examine Merlin Polzin tactics in Hamburg, how they are approaching their first season back in the Bundesliga, and where they need to improve if they want to survive the relegation battle this season.
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Inter Miami is in talks for a surprise move to sign Sergio Reguilón!
Negotiations are underway for a free transfer after leaving Spurs in July and he is expected to accept the offer.
Take a look at his 2019/2020 scout report.
What can he bring to the MLS?
Guardiola: “Rodri will be good at the 2026 World Cup with Spain, next season - he will be the best Rodri”.
Take a look at our tactical theory on how to coach midfield movement & develop players like Rodri.
Newcastle’s new signing Yoane Wissa remains out until after the October international break.
Take a look at his 2018/2019 scout report to see a bit of what he can bring to the club when he's back.