Instinctive

A LOOK AT BRIGHTON'S SQUAD DEPTH — Implications of the Tromsø game — The long-term vs short-term squad view — Tactical adjustments and profiling — FPL-relevant analysis + xMins OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/a-look-at-... 👈

Liverpool vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Jablonec vs Brighton:

Brighton vs Crystal Palace — Predicted lineup:

Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris:

Sunderland vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Brighton’s press has been widely discussed after the win over Arsenal. What’s gone under the radar is how it was the culmination of two years’ work, with many of its principles on show in pre-season. So, what changed vs Arsenal to make things work? thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/how...

Brighton vs Arsenal — Predicted lineup:

Coventry vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Brighton vs Leeds:

Gameweek 3 — Wildcard:

Brighton vs Leeds — Predicted lineup:

Chelsea vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Brighton vs Tromsø:

Gameweek 1:

Brighton vs Aston Villa — Predicted lineup:

Brighton — Squad depth, short view (as of 21 August 2026):

Brighton — Squad depth, long view (as of 21 August 2026):

Tromsø vs Brighton:

BRIGHTON 1-0 BOLOGNA | MATCH REPORT — Brighton's high press and managing fatigue — Maximising Groß and De Cuyper — Weaknesses down the left flank — Moments: Georginio, Hinshelwood, Vušković OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-1... 👈

Brighton vs Bologna:

BRIGHTON 3-0 ROMA | MATCH REPORT — A new approach to pressing? — Playing through pressure — Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Costinha's 1v1 defending — Moments: Yasin Ayari, Pascal Groß, Zadok Yohanna OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-3... 👈

Brighton vs Roma:

SCOUTING DIGEST: PART 3 — A misunderstood defender — How good is "Baby Rodri"? — The Danish Superliga's record sale — Three very different striker profiles OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

SCOUTING GEORGES MIKAUTADZE — Balance and hip-based shooting — Finding space with changes of pace — Initiating contact and hold-up play — Principles, profiling and ceiling OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-g... 👈

SCOUTING DIGEST: PART 2 — A CB who can defend the flanks — A midfielder every squad could use — Wingers who score — A €25m striker with upside OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

SCOUTING CARLOS BALEBA (V2) — Carrying through pressure and decision-making post-carry — Why his passing is MUCH better than you may think — Ground coverage, defensive positioning and duelling — What went wrong in 2025/26 and how best to use him OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-c... 👈

SCOUTING DIGEST: VOLUME 1 — Aerially dominant defenders — An LB/LCB hybrid who runs fast — The art of picking a pass — A strong yet technical striker OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

Brighton 4 - 1 Wycombe:

BRAZIL 1 - 2 NORWAY | MATCH REPORT + ENGLAND PREVIEW — Open spaces in midfield — A one-man show in build-up — Large distances affecting momentum — Compactness as an OOP principle — What England MUST do to win OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brazil-1-2... 👈

I took an in-depth look at Pascal Struijk for @TheBrightonBase — How his receiving touch shapes his passing game — Defending crosses — Doubts regarding his defending in big spaces — Versatility and tactical fit OUT NOW: thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/pas... 👈

TUNISIA 0 - 4 JAPAN | MATCH REPORT: — Rotations and aggressive wingbacks — Controller-playmaker dynamics — Micro-analysing Ayase Ueda — A fluid out-of-possession system OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/tunisia-0-... 👈

I took an in-depth look at Michael Svoboda for The Brighton Base — Reaction speed and static positioning — Scalability concerns — Leadership and organisation — Aerial ability in both boxes OUT NOW: thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/mic... 👈

SWEDEN 5 - 1 TUNISIA | MATCH REPORT: — Midfield rotations and energetic wingbacks — Backwards momentum and displaced strikers — Man-marking and pressing the outside — Big scalability concerns OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/sweden-5-1... 👈

Australia 2 - 0 Turkey | MATCH REPORT — Turkey's issues with spatial occupation — No runners = no verticality — How Australia dismantled Turkey's build-up — Changes Montella MUST make (Kökçü out?) OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/australia-... 👈

I took an in-depth look at Luka Vušković for The Brighton Base — Proactive defending and aerial duels — Playing in tight spaces and exerting pressure — Athleticism vs positioning — Passing: a mixed bag? — Tactical and structural fit OUT NOW 👇 thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/luk...

I took an in-depth look at Brighton's players at the World Cup for The Brighton Base — Turkey's rotations/combinations — Paraguay's issues in transition — The Dutch RB crisis — Sweden: predictable? — How Belgium caters to Jérémy Doku OUT NOW 👇 thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/wor...

SCOUTING MIKA GODTS — Avoidant dribbling and weak under contact — Limited by execution — Factors that could limit scalability — World-class ball-striking and finishing — Creative passing and a good weight of pass OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-m... 👈

FPL 2025/26 — OR: 7.6k 🌎

SCOUTING MATEUS FERNANDES — Long balls and empathetic passing — A willingness to receive — Manipulating tight spaces — Defending space and an exploitable weakness — Tactical fit and scalability OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-m... 👈

Leeds vs Brighton — Predicted Lineup:

Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves | MATCH REPORT — PSG-esque rotations and tweaked pattern play — Creating separation between FBs and wingers — Dynamism between Welbeck and Hinshelwood READ FOR FREE: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-3... 👈

Brighton vs Wolves | Predicted Lineup:

Newcastle vs Brighton | Predicted Lineup: