Football 2.0: How the world's best play the modern game

From the publisher:

Through extensive interviews with one player in every key position on and off the pitch, Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated) breaks down the technical and tactical revolution that has transformed football.

• Manuel Neuer explains how he invented the sweeper keeper role
• Vincent Kompany reveals how to outfox Messi and outmuscle Zlatan
• Xabi Alonso shares the ingredients of the perfect pass
• Chicharito explores the art of finding space inside the penalty box
• Christian Pulisic dissects the decision-making behind his dribbles
• Roberto Martinez describes the analysis underpinning his attacking philosophy
• Michael Zorc breaks down Borussia Dortmund’s Moneyball model

Wahl sits down with each of these world-class talents to analyse hours of game footage, gaining insights that only those at the top of the sport can offer. The result is a complete picture of modern football, from the boot room to the board room.

The author:

Grant Wahl is American sports journalist who is best known for having been a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for Fox Sports.

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