Hi everyone,

Pep went back to basics with his pressing system against Liverpool — and we’ve covered every detail in our latest breakdown.

Inside the article, you’ll find:

• How City shifted to a more central press

• The key role played by Bernardo Silva

• A full talkover on City’s pressing structure

• How Guardiola’s side adapted to Liverpool’s build-up

• And what’s currently going wrong with Liverpool’s press

It’s a great watch and read if you’re into the finer details of tactical structure and in-game adaptation. 

Exclusive for subscribers. https://tactxcoach.com/programs/pep-goes-back-to-basics-with-the-central-press

The next attacking transition session is available for all subscribers. This is the ninth session in the collection. 

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/attacking-transition-full-session-09

Hi, is there anything for playing out from the back for U19s please - just want to refresh some ideas!  - Thanks! Ross

A further session on Attacking Transition has been added to subscribers' collections. 

The technical skill and game practices are brilliant for coaching decision-making on whether to risk or retain the ball when winning it back.

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/attacking-transition-full-session-8

Has Pep Moved Too Far From His DNA

Our latest tactical analysis covers Pep's quotes on 'controlling the centre of the pitch' against 'playing where the space is'.

The conflict is discussed in the article below, and all users have access. An exclusive video for subscribers will be released tomorrow on the subject.

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/has-guardiola-moved-too-far-from-his-original-dna

Attacking Transition – Session 7 Now Live

A new session on Attacking Transition is now available in your Library. This one focuses on the technical detail, skill execution and game understanding needed to turn defensive moments into attacking opportunities.

You can find it inside your Subscriber Library, ready to drop straight into your next session.

As always, let us know how you get on with it. We love hearing how these sessions come to life on the pitch.

The Tactx Team

Subscribers, your Individual Mastering the Game Collection is now live in your Tactx library. This unique collection includes:

• A full class on developing the individual player
• 72 detailed practices covering Securing, Scanning, Supporting and Supplying
• A downloadable digital booklet with session plans, clear practice guidance, coaching points and advice on coaching language

Professional and grassroots clubs are already using these resources to build their player development foundations, and now they’re all available to you in one place.

Log in today to explore the full collection, improve your session design, and take your players’ development to the next level.

We will add this collection to any current non-subscribers who join before November 1st, or it can be purchased for a one-time fee. 

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/the-individual-mastering-the-game

Ange Postecoglou lost his job after the 3-0 defeat against Chelsea, and we examine where the man-to-man press went wrong. 

Was it always destined to end this way, with the contrast in styles between Ange and Nuno? 

Read more in the article, which includes an 8-minute talkover and solutions to the Chelsea build-up play.

Free for all users at Tactx.

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/when-man-to-man-marking-goes-wrong

We are delighted to announce an official partnership with England Futsal.

As part of the partnership, Tactx subscribers will have discounts on the England Futsal Winter Series. We will send coupon codes and links out via email over the next few days.

We have also released the Winter Series, and the first class, along with 26 animations and videos, can be found at the link below.

The Football Education section of our website is newly formed, and we will be adding classes, webinars (recorded and live) to this section.

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/moving-and-feinting-futsal-class

Chelsea v Liverpool Tactical Analysis

We take a deep dive into Chelsea v Liverpool, examining how Maresca’s structure and Cucurella’s duel with Salah shaped the result and why Garnacho’s work out of possession was key to Chelsea’s control.

Part One looks at Liverpool’s pressing problems.
Part Two examines how Maresca’s system secured the victory.

Available for everyone with exclusive access to all animations, videos and practices for our subscribers. 

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/chelsea-v-liverpool-tactical-anlaysis-4-10-2025