Daniel Fraiz-MartinezL * W * H — A look at Marcelo Bielsa’s Attacking Blueprint.Depending on when this is read, and of course by whom, it feels necessary to include a disclaimer:7 min read·Jun 12, 2023----
Daniel Fraiz-Martinez“Libero”-ated — A look at the Principles behind how a Gabriel Heinze team Plays Out from the back.It started with a tweet, as invariably many of these things often do. Perhaps, if you go back even further it could be traced to reading…8 min read·Jan 5, 2021----
Daniel Fraiz-Martinez“Defenders Made in Bielsa” — How Marcelo Bielsa coaches his Defensive Principles Examined.In what has already been a bumper summer of recruitment so far for Leeds United as they prepare for their Premier League return. There was…6 min read·Sep 4, 2020--1--1
Daniel Fraiz-MartinezThe “Shape” of Football to come?With the bulk of a truly crazy, unforgettable football season come to an end, I found myself, much like I imagine many others would have…7 min read·Aug 13, 2020----
Daniel Fraiz-Martinez“Practice does not make perfect, Practice makes permanent” — A look at how Marcelo Bielsa’s…In the interests of full disclosure, although it’s already fast approaching 18 months now, I’ll unashamedly admit there’s still many…6 min read·Sep 5, 2019----
Daniel Fraiz-Martinez“One Short, One Deep” — A look at the singularity of Kalvin Phillips & the tactical significance…“Since QPR he’s had two very important performances, against West Brom and this one — when he plays well the level of the team increases…10 min read·Apr 4, 2019----
Daniel Fraiz-MartinezCentral to the Defense… And the Attack too!I remember it vividly, up stepped the giant Danish International Jannik Vestergaard: Wednesday night under the lights, a Third Round FA…5 min read·Jan 31, 2019----
Daniel Fraiz-MartinezThe ball is round, the pitch is… Hexagonal?!Has coaching continued to evolve alongside football?6 min read·Jan 15, 2019----