For the very first time in three months, football was on show in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and the Premier League. Following the first round of full fixtures in England, we have been offered a taste of post-pandemic football in the Premier League. Not much has changed for Manchester City, however, having…
Following the confirmation of Timo Werner’s much-anticipated transfer to Chelsea, having activated his £48 million release clause, Football Castle takes a look at how the striker fits into Frank Lampard’s team. The striker set a number of appearances and goalscoring records for a young player in the Bundesliga and has steadily developed into one of…
The role of the modern-day fullback has been rethought into a more distinct attacking force. They are required to provide wide support for their winger on the overlap as much as stop attacking moves down their flank. Hence, the complete fullback is a rare quality in the game, one that often requires patience and development…
The left-footed player is one of the most dynamic phenomenons in football. With only a fraction of their kind in supply – only 20% of footballers are left footed – the left sided player is a must-have in most squads. Left footers are truly one-footed, with all their footballing ability in their left and the…
