Alright, let me tell you about my experience with Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa. This dude is a powerhouse, a real engine in midfield. I wanted to see if I could replicate some of his playstyle in my own (much less impressive) football sessions. Here’s how it went down.
First things first, I watched a bunch of Anguissa highlights. Like, seriously binged them. I needed to understand his movement, his tackling, his passing range – the whole shebang. I focused on his ability to receive the ball under pressure and then drive forward. That was the key thing I wanted to nail.
Then, I hit the pitch. I started with some basic drills. Simple passing, just to get my touch right. Then, I added a cone in front of me and practiced receiving the ball, quickly turning, and dribbling past the cone. This was to simulate the pressure Anguissa faces and his ability to escape it. It felt awkward at first, my turns were clunky, and I kept losing the ball. But I kept at it.
Next, I moved on to some more intense stuff. I set up a mini-course with cones and tried to dribble through it as quickly as possible, focusing on close control and changing direction. I also worked on my shielding ability – basically, keeping my body between the ball and an imaginary defender. Imagine trying to protect your last slice of pizza from a hungry roommate, that’s the level of commitment you need.
After that, I brought in a friend to practice some tackling. Nothing too crazy, just simple one-on-one challenges. I focused on timing my tackles and winning the ball cleanly. Anguissa is a beast in the tackle, so I really wanted to improve this area. I got absolutely rinsed a few times, mistimed a few tackles and nearly took out my friend’s ankles, so definitely room for improvement there.
Finally, I played a small-sided game. This was where I really tried to put everything together. I focused on receiving the ball under pressure, driving forward, making quick passes, and winning back possession. I tried to channel my inner Anguissa. Did I suddenly become a world-class midfielder? Absolutely not. But I did feel a bit more confident on the ball and more willing to take risks. I even made a few decent tackles (without injuring anyone!).
It’s all about practice, right? I’m gonna keep at it, watching more of Anguissa and trying to incorporate his style into my game. Maybe one day I’ll be half as good as him. A guy can dream!
