The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) The Flying Dutchman And The Italian Stallion
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Oct 27, 2025 Join the hosts as they celebrate some hard-fought clean sheets! They dive into Spurs' tactical setup against Everton, examining formation choices and midfield struggles. A highlight is the impressive partnership between Brennan Johnson and Kudus. Discussions also cover Vicario's shot-stopping skills, the importance of set pieces, and the nuances of player rotations. The debate on how tactical analysis influences the enjoyment of football adds an intriguing layer to their conversation, alongside reflections on the Premier League's physical demands.
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Midfielder Dropping Creates Defensive Five
- Frank sometimes uses a midfielder to drop into the back line to create a five-man defensive shape and protect full-backs from being overloaded.
- That tweak also allowed Pedro Porro to drop into right center-back and change angles for midfield progression, improving build-up slightly.
Adjust Shape To Fix Repeat Defensive Issues
- When you concede similar goals twice, identify the pattern and change your defensive structure to plug the weakness.
- Frank moved Brennan Johnson into the low block to make a flat back six and reduce long-shot and wide overload risks.
3-2 Build Improves Midfield Angles
- The team shifted from passive possession to a 3-2 build where full-backs provided width and two tucked players created central angles.
- That change helped midfielders like Bentancur and Palhinha find more half-turn passing opportunities, raising the midfield involvement bar.