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Marco Alvarez
Marco Alvarez is LiveFootbal's senior tactical writer, covering the Premier League and UEFA competitions since 2018. Previously at The Athletic UK.
Latest articles
- The modern striker's job description has completely changed — and coaches are only now catching up
From poacher to structural anchor: how the No. 9 role has been rewritten in the possession-football era.
Opinion · 1/12/2026 - Year two of the Champions League league phase: what we've learned
Eight matches, no group stage, and 36 teams in a single table. The new format has already reshaped how clubs prepare for Europe.
Tactical Analysis · 10/15/2025 - Premier League 2025-26 title race: five questions that will decide the season
Manchester City remain favourites, but Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all closed the tactical and squad-depth gap.
Match Previews · 8/14/2025