Tactical Analysis: Assessing Iraola's Scalability
A brilliant piece of analysis this one, looking at what makes Iraola's model so effective and whether it can scale to the very top of the game.
Written by Mufaddal Idris Burhani, who you can also find on X at @MeiaArmador__
The analysis covers the core principles behind Iraola's approach, the structural trade-offs that come with it, and what the data tells us about his teams when they dominate the ball. Some really thought-provoking ideas on where his model sits alongside some of the game's most influential coaches.
Well worth a read. Fire over your thoughts below