Sunderland Tactical Analysis | Build-Up, Defensive Gaps & Big Overperformance

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In this video, we break down Sunderland’s tactical approach during their overperforming season in the Premier League. From their build-up play starting from the goalkeeper ⚽, to central midfield movements and clever positioning of Granit Xhaka 🔥, you’ll see how Sunderland create chances and maintain structure despite being newly promoted.

We’ll analyze how Sunderland structure their back four and transition to a three-player back line in the opponent’s half, how Xhaka operates as the lone central pivot during the build-up, and how midfielders like Sadiki help link the play under numerical pressure. You’ll also see how center-backs Ballard and Alderete contribute offensively on throw-ins, using their aerial ability to extend attacks and create overloads.

Defensively, we explore Sunderland’s low 4-4-2 block, how they protect central areas, and the occasional gaps that appear when full-backs push too far from center-backs. We’ll also highlight Robin Roefs’ incredible goalkeeping, his shot-stopping, high save percentage, and ability to prevent goals beyond expected statistics, which has been crucial to Sunderland’s defensive resilience.

From build-up patterns and numerical advantages in midfield, to throw-in strategies, player movements, and xG analysis, this in-depth tactical breakdown shows how Sunderland combine direct play, smart positioning, and key individual performances to overperform both offensively and defensively in the Premier League.

If you love tactical football content, detailed analysis, Premier League strategy, this is the perfect video for you. Don’t miss this deep dive into Sunderland’s surprising tactical project this season.

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