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Aidan Smith

 xGenius’ Aidan Smith shares his expertise on everything tactics.

How can Borussia Dortmund win the Champions League final?

How can Borussia Dortmund win the Champions League final?

Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, explains where Borussia Dortmund can threaten Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Are Real Madrid the best team in the world? Maybe it’s Manchester City. Either way, they’re certainly better than Borussia Dortmund, who’ve ... read more

How do England win Euro 2024 without Luke Shaw?

How do England win Euro 2024 without Luke Shaw?

Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, argues that Kieran Trippier is England's best option to replace the injured Luke Shaw at left-back throughout Euro 2024. England have injury troubles. Where? Left-back. If you were to rank every England player based on their ... read more

What Manchester United need to do against Manchester City in the FA Cup final

What Manchester United need to do against Manchester City in the FA Cup final

Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, and videographer Ewan Harkness explain why Manchester United need to deploy a back-five to deal with Manchester City’s biggest threat. Erik ten Hag’s Man United have already lost three Manchester derbies this season, with Phil Foden ... read more

What to expect from Arne Slot’s Liverpool

What to expect from Arne Slot’s Liverpool

Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, and videographer Ewan Harkness briefly outline how Liverpool will play under their new manager Arne Slot. Slot’s Feyenoord are good. They’re really good. They can play out from the back, move the ball quickly, spring attacks from ... read more