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Mogilevsky sigue trabajando
Helpful article that shows a more rationale, scientific approach towards preparing athletes on the national team…and the organization required by AFA officials to support players
La operación Chile comienza en Lisboa
The concluding statement in this article sums up the expectations of the sports journalists at El Grafico: new tactical schemes are in place but there is still no guiding "school" or philosophy of soccer at hand The tone is hopeful but not full of…
Primera victoria argentina: mayor tranquilidad, optimismo todavía no
The game supported Panzeri's pre-friendly assessment of the national team: no guiding philosophy or school of soccer Instead, indiviudal talent trumped collective play In this case, talent helped Argentina defeat Portugal (but in the following match…
Satisfactorio para Argentina: nosotros sabemos jugar la pelota
Without the individual creativity and play of Pando, the Argentine national team lacks the consistency and organization needed to win
El terror a perder a veces trae solución, el miedo debe dejar lugar a la convicción
Although Spinetto's change in tactics to a more defensive approach (aimed at preventing a loss) worked in Russia, it came at the cost of the national team's "natural" playing style and overall identity Panzeri questions whether such a fear of losing…
Raúl H. Colombo
Goro reminds readers that Colombo himself stated that he would not meddle in coaching decisions and that results mattered less than knowledge gained of European tactics and playing styles The article then goes on to show how Colombo undermined the…
Ni fútbol antiguo ni moderno
The results of the overseas trip were not surprising The national team lacks imagination and is dependent on a so-called modern approach that is highly systematic and values players who can master specific roles Versatility and creativity are…
¿Nunca y siempre?
Blasts Colombo as a liar, or at minimum an inconsistent President who undermines his coaches and contradicts himself
El arquero polémico: ser honrado y valiente
A very critical examination of Colombo's intent to punish goalkeeper Errea, who was blamed for 3 goals against Italy, for insubordination Mogilevsky is excused from this meeting he was invited to, which prompted Colombo and his allies to suggest a…
¡A marcar!: marcan ¡A perseguir!: persiguen ¡A jugar!: no pueden
First article on Juan Carlos Lorenzo Much is made of his attempt to bring in tactics from Europe, but which El Grafico found as not very novel and not a solution to what Argentine football lacks…rather a continuation of its problems
