Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Liverpool's £165m double raid on Bayern is exactly the chaos they need
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a staggering £165.5m double deal for Bayern Munich's …
6 months ago
Rangers, Celtic and the mathematical cost of an April injury crisis
Losing a key player in April doesn't just cost goals — it …
6 months ago
Arne Slot's back-five gamble backfires against fluid PSG
Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for the Champions League quarter-final, but a …
6 months agoGear Check: Real Madrid Scarves, Smart Shin Guards, and FC 25
We test out the latest smart shin guards, classic woven scarves, and …
6 months ago
Unai Emery isn't letting Aston Villa ignore the Bologna threat
Unai Emery warns Aston Villa that Bologna's tactical masterclass against Roma is …
6 months ago
Robert Lewandowski is a ghost of his former predatory self
Robert Lewandowski's tenure at Barcelona is reaching a critical inflection point as …
6 months ago
Flick's meltdown vs. the Alvarez factor: Fan reactions to the Barca disaster
Hansi Flick is coming undone after the Barca defeat, and the internet …
6 months agoLiverpool are choking the finish line with a blindfold on
Liverpool are limping to the finish line, and honestly, they've looked like …
6 months ago
Why David Raya’s shot-stopping metrics demand a world-class label
With a save percentage near 78%, David Raya is statistically outperforming the …
6 months ago
Liverpool are walking into a tactical graveyard against PSG
Liverpool's Champions League hopes are fading fast. After a scoreless, toothless performance …
6 months ago
Liverpool's high-line gamble against PSG is a tactical dead end
Liverpool's high-line approach conceded an xG of 2.12 against PSG, exposing fundamental …
6 months ago
Liverpool's high-line gamble against PSG is a tactical dead end
Arne Slot's tactical limitations were on full display in Paris. With a …
6 months ago
Barcelona have no tactical answer to Simeone's Champions League block
A tactical breakdown of Barcelona's failure to penetrate against Simeone's compact defensive …
6 months ago
Top 10: The Madrid Hierarchy
A look at the current Madrid power hierarchy following their latest Champions …
6 months ago
The Scottish title race is a math problem waiting to explode
The SPFL post-split fixtures are a desperate grab for drama. I break …
6 months ago
Micky van de Ven hamstring setback leaves Tottenham scrambling
Van de Ven’s recurring hamstring issues have struck again, leaving Tottenham’s defense …
6 months ago
Top 10: The Fallen Icons of the Johnson Surname
From the downfall of a former England winger to the peak of …
6 months agoDiego Simeone just turned the Montjuïc into a toxic, beautiful crime scene
Diego Simeone turned the UCL quarter-final into a psychological experiment as Barcelona's …
6 months ago
Liverpool fans are losing their minds over Florian Wirtz and that massive price tag
Florian Wirtz finally breaks his silence on a nightmare start at Liverpool. …
6 months ago
Top 10: Top Moments from PSG's Late UCL Heartbreaker Against Liverpool
A late strike from Goncalo Ramos gives PSG a narrow 2-1 lead …
6 months ago