Pre-Match Preparations & Tactical Adjustments

July 19th, 2024 – Preseason Match 2

King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Training Adjustments – 

Jake Wilson didn't waste a second dwelling on the 4-2 loss to Al Nassr. There was no sulking, no pointless frustration. He wasn't that kind of coach.

Losing was never the problem.

The real issue was how they lost.

Bradford had gone into the game with ambition, pressing high, attacking with purpose—but at this level, bravery alone wasn't enough.

Al Nassr had exposed them.

Every tactical flaw. Every defensive misstep. Every hesitation.

Jake wasn't angry—he was learning.

And now, so would his players.

Breaking Down the Mistakes

The next morning, before the players even set foot on the training pitch, Jake gathered them in the analysis room.

The lights dimmed. A video of the Al Nassr match flickered onto the projector screen.