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🧵HOW LEEDS DISMANTLED NEWCASTLE Leeds didn’t just beat Newcastle 4-1 They exposed them. From their pressing structure to their use of width and midfield, Farke’s side repeatedly created problems Newcastle couldn’t solve. Here’s how they did it. 👇
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Wissa — Change of Direction Finally, the @saundzo special. Attackers, can you manipulate the ball with your ankle to attack against a defender’s momentum and create space? Can you recognise when their weight has shifted and use that moment to change direction?
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Final Thoughts 💭 The 4-1 scoreline showed Leeds’ dominance, but the details explained it. Their pressing, midfield overloads and rotations consistently caused Newcastle problems. What stood out to you from the game? 👇
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