Taking a leaf from Arsenal's playbook - Tuchel's set-piece plan
Summary
England’s football team, led by coach Thomas Tuchel, is focusing on set-piece plays, like corners and free kicks, during the World Cup. They are using strategies inspired by Arsenal’s successful approach, aiming to make the most of these chances to score goals.Key Facts
- Arsenal scored 19 goals from corners in the Premier League last season.
- Arsenal players make up the largest group in England’s World Cup squad.
- Coach Tuchel admires Arsenal’s set-piece routines and wants England to use similar tactics.
- Declan Rice and Reece James are key set-piece specialists for England.
- Bukayo Saka is another important player for set-pieces, though he is dealing with tendonitis.
- England’s team is generally tall, which helps in winning headers during set-pieces.
- Changes in video assistant referee (VAR) rules mean blocking fouls before the ball is played can lead to disallowed goals.
- England tries to use natural movement and outswinging corners to avoid fouls and create scoring chances.
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