Fabrizio Romano drops major Manchester City boost over £375k-p/w megastar

Manchester City fans can breathe a sigh of relief…

That is because their legendary manager, Pep Guardiola, has announced his commitment to staying at the club for the upcoming season.

Guardiola's assurance comes at a crucial time for the Citizens, who have just achieved a remarkable "three peat" in the Premier League on a journey that has seen them win five titles out of the last six seasons.

What’s the word?

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Pep has no intentions of leaving the Cityzens, despite the scrutiny that surrounds the club regarding alleged financial breaches.

Taking to his personal Twitter page to relay the update, Romano said: “Pep Guardiola: ‘I will stay at Man City next season. I’m not thinking of leaving the club’. ’I’ll stay next season with 100 breaches for the Premier League against us, don’t worry. We will be there’.

With a dominant and professional display under a new, unorthodox tactical system and a shot at the treble amidst ongoing allegations, Guardiola's decision to remain at Manchester City is a major boost for the club in what is a virtue signal for their shared aspirations of continued success.

Pep the G.O.A.T?

Guardiola's impact at Manchester City cannot be overstated. Having arrived at the club in 2016, he quickly transformed the team's style of play and ushered in an era of unprecedented success.

Whilst £375k-per-week Guardiola is known for his preference in using a 4-3-3 system, this season he surprised everyone by deploying a bold and unorthodox 3-2-4-1 formation. The result? Manchester City's dominance on the pitch has been taken to new heights, showcasing Guardiola's tactical flexibility and ability to adapt to the needs of his squad.

It is through this formation change that has seen the likes of John Stones and Nathan Ake reinvented, with Pep preferring to deploy four out-and-out defenders in the out of possession phase which sees them shape up in a compact 4-4-2 shape.

Under Guardiola's guidance, Manchester City have become a well-oiled machine over the years, showcasing relentless attacking prowess, tactical discipline, and exceptional team cohesion. The team's commitment to an attractive, mass-possession style of play throughout an approach in line with positionism has made them a force to be reckoned with, consistently outplaying their opponents in all aspects.

Guardiola's meticulous attention to detail, innovative strategies, tactical evolution and emphasis on developing young talents have all contributed to Manchester City's sustained success during his reign at the helm. This, combined with his ability to reinvent the squad season upon season is what makes him one of the greatest of all time.

Manchester City secured the Premier League title last time out against Chelsea to mark an astonishing comeback in their title defence against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side, and now face the prospect of achieving an unprecedented treble. City will face Inter Milan on the 10th of June in the Champions League Final, seven days after what should make for an exhilarating Manchester derby in the FA Cup final.

The Final Say

Amidst the recent scrutiny faced by the Cityzens, the news of Pep Guardiola's commitment to the club brings much-needed stability and reassurance in the long run.

The club were accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules earlier this year, with Pep alluding to this in Romano’s relayed quote. Though, the 52-year-old Spaniard’s decision to stay at the helm indicates his confidence in the club's ability to overcome these challenges and continue to thrive.

Despite what the average fan thinks, Manchester City's success is not solely attributed to their financial muscle.

While they may possess an embarrassment of riches, the club has been astute in the transfer market, with the signing of Julian Alvarez for a fee of around £14million proving truly sensational, especially when you consider that Burnley paid £12million for Wout Weghorst in the same window.

The 23-year-old World Cup winner has adapted seamlessly to the demands of the Premier League and has nine goals to his name at the time of writing. Of course, with City playing Roberto De Zerbi’s ambitious Brighton side tonight, that goal tally could increase in what should be an all action affair.

To conclude, Pep’s affirmation of his commitment to Manchester City is a momentous development for the club and its supporters. Guardiola's legacy at City has been nothing short of extraordinary.

With the prospect of a treble on the horizon, whatever happens, Manchester City can approach the upcoming season with renewed confidence and determination.

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Manchester City vs Real Madrid: 3 ways that Pep Guardiola can beat Carlo Ancelotti

It’s finally here…

When Manchester City and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League semi-finals tonight, it will be a clash of two distinct footballing philosophies.

Whilst Manchester City tend to rely on a possession-based style of play that emphasizes positional play and intricate passing, Real Madrid prioritize a more direct, relationship-based approach that focuses on exploiting spaces and creating scoring opportunities through quick transitions.

Given these stylistic differences, Manchester City will need to find ways to exploit Real Madrid's weaknesses and create scoring opportunities whilst maintaining solidity at the back if they are to progress to the final. Here are three potential ways that Manchester City can do just that:

1. Exploit the spaces behind the full-backs

One potential weakness of the 4-3-3 formation is that the full-backs can be exposed if they push forward too aggressively. Manchester City can look to exploit this by maximising space through movement and fluidity in attack.

With the likes of Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva - two dribbling kings - the Cityzens can look to isolate the Real Madrid full-backs (most likely Camavinga and Carvajal) in one-on-one situations and exploit the space behind.

2. Control the midfield

One advantage of Pep Guardiola’s 3-2-4-1 formation is that it denies space for the opposition in the central areas - particularly in rest defence.

To overcome Real Madrid, Manchester City should focus on dominating the midfield battle and use their extra midfielder in the box shape to outnumber and overwhelm Real Madrid's midfield trio.

This can be achieved through a combination of quick passing, intelligent movement, and aggressive pressing - with the latter being afforded in the form of City’s five attack-minded players. This press can occur with safety and solidity in the 3-2 shape, defensively speaking.

If Manchester City can control the midfield, they can limit Real Madrid's opportunities to create chances and dominate possession.

3. Dictate the pace & exploit defensive frailties

Over the last five games, Real Madrid have conceded a whopping nine goals against La Liga opposition.

Whilst Los Blancos have conceded just 32 goals in La Liga all season, frailties have began to creep in at the business end of the season, and part of the problem that Manchester City could look to exploit is their vulnerability in transition.

Despite this, Pep’s side should be looking to control the tempo and not fall into the trap of hitting Ancelotti and co with constant counter-attacks. This is a battle that relationism tends to win time and again.

By returning back to their usual mass-possession approach, Manchester City can limit Real Madrid's opportunities to attack and force them to defend for long periods of time.

Of course, this also helps in tiring out Real Madrid's players and can create gaps in their defence, of which City should be looking to exploit.

With two legs of football, this is of course a marathon, not a sprint.

Allowing Real Madrid to dictate the pace of play and affording them as much time on the ball as they did Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich side could end in irreversible tragedy for Guardiola’s side.

This is effectively positionism vs relationism.

How many?! Gundogan breaks rare record as Manchester City beat Leeds 2-1

He’s done it again…

Manchester City's dominant 2-1 victory over Leeds United was highlighted by the outstanding record-breaking performance of captain Ilkay Gundogan.

The German midfielder scored two crucial goals and was a constant presence in City's midfield, orchestrating their attacks and dictating the pace of the game throughout the entire endeavour.

Gundogan's first goal came in the 19th minute, with a well-placed finish from a Riyad Mahrez assist. His second came just eight minutes later, slotting home again from yet another Mahrez assist.

Despite missing a penalty that would have given him a hat-trick, and extended City's lead, Gundogan was an ever present thorn in the side of Leeds, with his two goals critical in Manchester City’s title defence.

Record Breaker (Again)

What was particularly impressive about Gundogan's performance was his passing and consequential dictation of play.

The midfielder achieved an incredible, record-breaking 170 accurate passes, with a pass accuracy percentage of 93%, surpassing his previous Premier League record of 167 accurate passes against Chelsea in the 2017/18 season.

This was a testament to his ability to control the midfield and keep the ball moving, allowing City to dominate possession proceedings throughout the game.

Even with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne playing just ahead of him, it was Gundogan who was pulling the strings in City's midfield.

Leeds United, on the other hand, struggled to get a foothold in the game. They had just 19% of the ball and made 112 accurate passes at an accuracy of 58% - a far cry from City’s total of 792 passes at a completion of 91%.

Closer and Closer…

Pep Guardiola's side lined up in their usual 3-2-4-1 system, with Leeds shaping up in a more direct 4-3-3 shape.

City's superiority through the central areas allowed them to control the game from the outset and create numerous goalscoring opportunities.

Though, it was 32-year-old Gundogan who played a huge role in the bypassing of the Allardyce-led side, and, although the Germany international missed a penalty, his performance was a standout - earning him a FOTMOB rating of 9.0.

Despite the scare at the end, this was a dominant performance from Manchester City, with Gundogan's exceptional display in midfield being the standout feature of the game.

Ultimately, Leeds United struggled to cope with their opponents' quality and organisation, and will need to regroup with just a few games left to renew their Premier League membership for next term.

As for Manchester City, they continue to march towards another Premier League title, with captain Gundogan stepping up with a record-breaking performance.

Chelsea: Why Tuchel WILL NOT "recommend" Nagelsmann to former club

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken silence over the club’s sacking of Graham Potter…

The dismissal of the former Brighton boss came as an initial shock, considering the backing that Todd Boehly had given Potter.

That backing came in the form of a gigantic injection of more than £550million into the squad during Potter’s tenure of less than seven months.

The club’s latest decision screams desperation from the Chelsea board and now paints the prior sacking of Tuchel in an even uglier light.

Having already admitted that his dismissal from Stamford Bridge took him “a while to process”, Tuchel will surely sympathise on a coach-on-coach basis, but understands the drastic change of approach under the new regime, claiming that Potter’s sacking “affected me less.”

WHAT’S THE WORD?

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Julian Nagelsmann will not get a recommendation to join Chelsea from Bayern Munich successor Tuchel, despite being heavily linked to takeover the Blues helm.

Champions League winner Tuchel was asked:

“Would you recommend Nagelsmann to join Chelsea?”

Romano took to his personal Twitter page to relay Tuchel’s response to the media’s crafty question.

The new Bayern boss had this to say:

“Julian is not gonna ask me because he doesn't need my advice. I received the news of Potter's sacking yesterday on my cell phone as a push notification”.

“CLASSY” TUCHEL

According to Sports Scientist Dr. Rajpal Brar, the Bayern boss gave a “classy answer”, with the media clearly trying to trip the 49-year-old up in their questioning.

As ever, Tuchel kept his composure and stayed true to himself, addressing the fact Chelsea “has changed massively” since his dismissal.

Staying calm and collected in tense affairs is just one of the reasons why his managerial CV includes the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and now, of course, Bayern Munich.

THE FINAL SAY

Ultimately, Chelsea’s dismissal of Tuchel seemed like the wrong move at the time.

Of course, the appointment of Potter made for an exciting one, bearing in mind his identity as a promising English coach with real tactical nous. And of course, considering the former Brighton boss’ rise to the pinnacle of the managerial food chain - which also generated real buzz.

Should Potter have been given more time? In my opinion, yes.

Could Potter have turned things around? Quite possibly.

But, this is the state of the modern game.

As we know, the narratives in football move fast. So fast, in-fact, that we may just see Nagelsmann become the successor of Potter at Chelsea in a surreal interlinking narrative involving the managerial trio of Tuchel, Potter and Nagelsmann.

Football is a soap opera.

In other news: Liverpool are "still in the race" to sign £110m sensation claims transfer expert

Liverpool are "still in the race" to sign £110m sensation claims transfer expert

It’s been a challenging season for Liverpool…

Their summer transfer philosophy, which saw the club refrain from bringing in a new midfielder, was one that seemed astute at first.

Though, with hindsight, we can safely say that the decision is one that would come back to bite them.

The club are nowhere near where they should be this season and currently face an uphill battle to secure european football in any capacity, with Brighton and Brentford breathing down the neck of Jurgen Klopp’s side in the Premier League standings.

What’s the word?

Despite their potential absence from Champions League qualification this season, transfer expert Pete O’Rourke believes that Liverpool are “still in the race” to sign £110million Jude Bellingham.

Though, the journalist acknowledges that the race to sign the England international will be “really difficult.”

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, O’Rourke said:

"They're still in the race, I think, for Jude Bellingham, but it's going to be a really difficult race looking at the other clubs who are also after him.

"The likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid can afford to probably spend more than Liverpool can right now and they will have Champions League football to offer to Jude Bellingham, which, as it stands, is looking unlikely for Liverpool. So that could play a huge role in any potential move for Jude Bellingham as well."

Desperate Reds

Injuries have certainly not helped Liverpool this season and have highlighted the Reds’ lack of depth, particularly throughout the midfield ranks.

There is also a drastic lack of creativity in Klopp’s engine room.

So much so, that the vast majority of chances this season have come from the wide areas in the form of Trent Alexander-Arnold (48 chances created), Mohamed Salah (47 chances created), and Andrew Robertson (39 chances created).

The most creative central midfielder for Liverpool in the Premier League this season is Harvey Elliott with 20 chances created. Though, the 19-year-old has of course been deployed further up the pitch on occasion, so make of that what you will.

Ultimately, Liverpool are desperate for a creative and stable midfield outlet. A figure who can pull the strings and develop with the squad for years to come.

Bellingham can certainly be that man.

The Final Say

The Reds are desperate for an asset like Borussia Dortmund star Bellingham - an impactful central option that can grab the game by the scruff of the neck.

At just 19-years-old, Bellingham has quickly emerged as a talismanic figure for the Bundesliga title challengers and has endured stellar form in both domestic and european competition.

The England star’s haul of four goals and one assist in seven Champions League games this term is not so much of a shock, considering his underlying numbers over the last calendar year.

Bellingham’s shots total of 1.70 per 90 is a metric that places him in the 88th percentile according to FBref, whilst his average of 7.99 progressive passes places him in a more superior 94th percentile.

Whatsmore, an average of 3.62 shot-creating actions per game is yet another world-beating metric, clocking him in the 89th percentile in comparison to positionally similar players in Europe’s top five leagues over the last 365 days. Impressive to say the least.

It goes without saying that Liverpool should be doing everything they can to obtain what is one of Europe’s most prosperous assets, though as O’Rourke states, it will not be an easy battle against the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid.

It’s also worth noting that a potential stay at Dortmund will seem appealing at this point, especially with Edin Terzic’s side mounting a serious Bundesliga title challenge.

Barcelona can sign "new Haaland" in sensational £40m swoop

Lille’s record goalscorer Jonathan David has dropped an interesting admission…

According to Fabrizio Romano, the star is expected to leave in the summer, so this latest confession comes across as somewhat of a subtle ‘come and get me’ plea.

What’s the word?

In a recent 35-minute interview with French outlet Winamax, David expressed his ongoing love for a certain Catalonian super-club.

Speaking via Winamax, the 23-year-old said:

“Barcelona has always been my favourite club since I was a kid.”

According to Transfermarkt, the Canadian star’s most recent link away from Lille was with Premier League giants Manchester United, back in October 2022.

Though, with David’s delectable and consistent showings throughout his stay of around three years in Ligue 1, the namedrop of FC Barcelona may just alert recruitment staff at the club.

Canada’s golden boy

At the age of 23, David has endured a consistent rise to prominence.

Bearing in mind his status as a Canadian international, his rise has not been atypical though - with the Lille talisman gaining his professional status in Europe with Belgian side Gent - rather than coming to fruition through the means of Major League Soccer like fellow associates Alphonso Davies and Cyle Larin.

Currently, David sits just three goals behind the latter in the all-time goalscoring charts for Canada, boasting a solid haul of 23 goals in 39 games, having played 20 less games in comparison to 27-year-old Larin.

And whilst that stat is impressive in its own right, his identity as Lille’s record goalscorer puts the 23-year-old in greater regard, sitting at the top of the charts, 11 goals ahead of Eden Hazard.

It’s worth mentioning that David’s haul of 47 goals has come in almost equal split, having bagged 24 goals at home and 23 goals away - there’s that consistency that we mentioned earlier.

Barcelona’s ERLING Haaland?

At this point, it’s worth mentioning that FC Barcelona came close to signing the Canadian prodigy back in April 2020, just four months before he left to join French side LOSC Lille.

This was relayed in a report by Forbes who shared Mundo Deportivo’s claim that saw David dubbed a “new [Erling Braut] Haaland.”

Fast forward three years and those claims are not as wayward as many would have first thought.

David’s efforts in France have seen him follow up on his high potential status as one of Europe’s brightest stars, with the striker netting double figures in each of his three seasons in Lille.

This season, the €45million (£39.6million) talisman has taken his game to new heights, currently sitting pretty with a haul of 19 goals and four assists from 27 Ligue 1 games, having started 26 of those.

The Final Say

Whilst Haaland is in his own lane currently at Manchester City, it’s clear that FC Barcelona can bag themselves a goalscoring machine in the Lille star, with his latest admission inviting interest from the Blaugrana.

With Romano understanding that the Canada star could depart Lille at the end of the season, a move to a club like Xavi’s Barcelona is increasingly possible.

Bayern Munich: Romano on why Julian Nagelsmann was brutally axed

Despite challenging for the Bundesliga title and boasting by far the greatest goal difference, Julian Nagelsmann has been brutally axed from the Bayern Munich hotseat.

At the time of Nagelsmann’s release from the club, Bayern sit in second, having dropped points via seven draws and 3 losses in 25 games.

For comparison, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the Bavarian giants ended last season as runaway champions, despite dropping points on ten occasions in the form of five draws and five losses from 34 games.

Whilst Nagelmann’s record in Munich is by no means perfect, the news of his sacking comes as a shock - especially when you consider the world-record price-tag of €25million that Bayern splashed in order to prise the young German boss from RB Leipzig.

What’s the word?

35-year-old Nagelsmann’s sudden departure from Bayern has sent shockwaves through the world footballing landscape.

And with many wondering why the Bavarian outfit have ditched a promising manager that they paid so much for, elite-level journalist Fabrizio Romano is once again on the scene to answer our collective concerns.

Taking to his personal Twitter page, Romano relayed comments from Bayern director Hasan Salihamidžić on why the German super-club decided to pull the trigger.

Romano stated:

“Bayern director Salihamidzić explains why they fired Nagelsmann”

As part of the same tweet, the Italian transfer guru then relayed:

“After thorough analysis of the sporting development of our team, especially since January and with the experience of the second half of the previous season, we have now decided together to release Julian”.

As part of further comments made by Bayern’s Bosnian director, Romano published:

“Salihamidžić: ‘This was most difficult decision of my time as director. I have had open, trusting, friendly relationship with Julian’

‘I really wish Nagelsmann all the best, I regret the separation from Julian’.”

Brutal Bavarians

Reading into this rare Bayern drama, there are a number of points to consider - both for and against the decision that has been made.

Since the start of this season, Bayern have been a somewhat experimental side under the guidance of Nagelsmann.

Tactically, the side have been consistently undergoing a play-style that fundamentally relies on using minimal width, rather than spreading play out wide.

The pressures of the Bundesliga will certainly have pushed this, with the league known for its nous in progressing the ball forwards through a greater emphasis on vertical methods in comparison to other top leagues.

As such, Bayern have at times been more predictable in the build-up and rather brittle at the back in comparison to previous seasons.

Despite their position in the table, they have not displayed the dominance that we have grown so used to in recent years and face a rare battle to defend their Bundesliga crown, with an inform Borussia Dortmund side sitting pretty at the top of the table proceedings.

That said, Bayern are the league’s top scorers, having bagged 72 goals, and also boast the best defence having conceded just 27 goals, despite their occasional frailties that have been on display this season.

The Final Say

Ultimately the decision feels cruel.

Though, Bayern do have their reasons on letting go of a manager who won 60 out of his 84 games in charge.

The last five games in the Bundesliga have seen the side pick up two losses, conceding a shocking total of nine goals in that span.

This, along with reports suggesting that there is a lack of player development within the squad, as well as the ill-timing of Nagelsmann’s ski-holiday, has seen the German’s dream job crumble rather cruely.

Bayern demand an element of perfection and, having chosen former Chelsea boss and Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel as Nagelsmann’s successor, clearly believe the 49-year-old can deliver.

Barcelona: Romano issues huge update on £74m Frenkie De Jong

Barcelona have been handed a big boost over one of their star assets…

Frenkie de Jong was deemed expendable by the Catalan side just last summer.

And despite constant pressure from the club, amidst a rather messy ‘deferred wages’ scenario, the 25-year-old had no plans to exit Camp Nou.

Manchester United spent the majority of their resources that summer trying to sign the former Ajax maestro, and even though an €85million fee had been agreed, that was still not enough to unite the star with his former boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Ultimately, De Jong’s heart is set on Barcelona and that does not look like it will change any time soon, judging by the latest update.

What’s the word?

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, De Jong made the correct decision to stay and fight for his place under Xavi, with the 25-year-old seemingly hopeful of his future at Camp Nou.

Taking to his personal Twitter page to relay the update, Romano shared De Jong’s sentiment:

“I hope I will play at the new Camp Nou. Barcelona is the club of my dreams, so I plan to stay for many years”, told TV3.

“It looks like it's going to be nice. The plans for the stadium are very good.”

Xavi’s Golden Boy

Featuring in Xavi’s starting XI 76% of the time, De Jong has served as a solid contender in Barcelona’s engine room and seems to have firmly placed last summer’s drama behind him.

Given his comfortability in possession, De Jong has offered a great deal of stability to Xavi’s side and completes the most amount of accurate passes in the midfield, averaging around 66 passes per 90 in La Liga this season at an accuracy of 90.5%.

In comparison to last season, De Jong’s passing metrics this season by far outweigh his average of around 54 passes per 90 in La Liga.

It’s interesting to note that De Jong’s increase in passes correlate directly to his more significant role through Barcelona’s build-up in the possession phase this season.

With Xavi implementing a 3-2-2-3 shape in the attacking build up, De Jong sits as one of the deeper lying double pivot duo in the engine room, making way for the wide-left to cut into a more central position to create a box-shape between four central players.

Barca look to sit in this shape as often as possible, and given the fact that their philosophy is heavily reliant on keeping possession, De Jong plays an integral role as a string-puller in Xavi’s midfield.

The Final Say

Judging by Romano’s latest update, it appears that De Jong has not at all been put off by the drama that haunted him last summer, with his recent admission pledging his allegiance to the club for many years.

Of course, with the Catalan giants finding themselves in a financial mess, there is still an overwhelming element of unpredictability at the club, especially regarding personnel.

So, whilst nothing is guaranteed, the star who was subject to an €85million (£74million) agreement with Manchester United has done just about everything he can to show the club why they should strive to keep him for years to come.

Barcelona: Xavi makes move for £165k-p/w Premier League star

Barcelona coach Xavi is more than keen on adding to his La Liga-topping squad…

Manchester City and Germany star Ilkay Gundogan is seemingly next on the list.

What’s the word?

That is according to Spanish outlet AS, who claim that Xavi has reached out to Pep Guardiola’s midfield maestro in regards to a potential summer switch to Camp Nou.

As the report skirts over, this would not be the first time that Barcelona have looked to raid current Premier League Champions Manchester City.

Back in 2021, the Catalan giants regained their La Masia youth prodigy Eric Garcia on a free transfer, whilst also prising Ferran Torres to Camp Nou just a matter of months later at the very start of the winter transfer window for a quoted fee of around £48million.

Logic prevails

Amidst Barcelona’s financial mess, astute business will be integral to them keeping their head above the water.

Last summer’s failed approach to sign Bernardo Silva was a lesson in itself, with the Portuguese international contracted with Manchester City until 2025.

And it seems as though logic has prevailed in that sense, with Xavi and co now setting their sights on signing the Citizens’ captain, Gundogan.

This is a move that seems achievable from a Barca standpoint, especially due to the fact that the 32-year-old’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires come the end of the season.

The Final Say

Following the latest piece from AS, Barcelona’s first contact with Gundogan has been positive, with the Premier League star said to be willing to join the La Liga side even if he has to take a pay cut.

From the same source, it is said that the 32-year-old will be offered a three-year contract and would serve as the perfect complement to youthful midfield duo Pedri and Gavi.

Of course, since his switch from German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, Gundogan has been schooled in Pep’s modernised mass-possession style for almost seven years now, so his wealth of experience and respective ability to fit into Barcelona’s deeply engrained Tiki-Taka style makes the signing a no-brainer from Xavi’s perspective.

Averaging 54.54 passes per 90 with a pass completion accuracy of 87.7%, Gundogan can provide further stability in the Blaugrana engine room, whilst also functioning as a secret weapon from an attacking perspective with his 3.69 shot-creating actions per 90 placing him in the 90th percentile amongst positionally similar players over the last 365 days, according to FBref.