England are set to face Slovakia in the European Championship knockout stages, and fans are worried about the possibility of a penalty shootout, as the Three Lions have a poor record in spot-kicks. Football psychology expert Joadter has offered Southgate some advice, suggesting he could consider unconventional tactics alongside regular preparation.
Joadter, who has worked as a consultant for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Ajax, believes that at least five steps are needed to win a penalty shootout. Firstly, early preparation is key, building confidence that the team can beat their opponents. Secondly, Southgate needs to motivate players as much as possible before the shootout. Thirdly, the team must put pressure on their opponents to make the penalty takers and goalkeepers feel supported, especially when they miss. Fourthly, there needs to be a thorough training plan to ensure everyone is equipped with sufficient resilience. Fifthly, simulating penalty shootout scenarios regularly during training helps players become familiar with the environment.
In addition to these five points, Joadter believes that Southgate could follow in the footsteps of Louis van Gaal by bringing on another goalkeeper, Henderson, during extra time, as data suggests he is better at saving penalties than Pickford. Statistics show that Pickford has saved 8 out of 62 penalties faced for England, while Henderson has saved 8 out of 22.
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