With the group stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina™ completed, and the knock-out phase already underway, the members of the Technical Study Group on site have drawn a number of conclusions.
Jermaine Jones, Julio González, Pape Thiaw, Shaun Goater and Pascal Zuberbühler, FIFA Senior Football Expert, observed all 36 matches of the group stage and identified the technical, tactical, and physical trends that have emerged so far.
Centre-forwards linking attacks
An aspect of centre-forward play noted by the TSG during the group stage.
Centre-forwards and headed goals
Of the 102 (excluding own goals) goals so far, 11 have been scored using this technique.
Goalkeeping defending the zone
Pascal Zuberbühler has been exploring the performances of the ‘keepers .
Centre-backs defending on front foot
Find out more about the trends exhibited by the central defenders both in possession, and in relation to making early defensive interventions.
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