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Edinburgh Evening News

Hibs correspondent John Greechan, who holds a UEFA B License and a Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis from Barca Innovation Hub Universitas, breaks down this weekend's opponents, Ross County.

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00:00Welcome back to the Tactics Zone, as we dig beneath the surface to take a look at this weekend's opponents, Ross County.

00:07How can Hibbs get a Don Cowies man, and what should concern them on this trip to a venue where Hibbs haven't won since October of 2022?

00:15County will look to play the ball forward quickly and swarm around their front player in pursuit of scraps.

00:21Without the ball, they tend to run home to a low block in moments of crisis, as this picture from their gritty away win over Aberdeen shows.

00:29Not much has changed since the team's last met, with Hibbs running out 3-1 winners at Easter Road last month.

00:36On that occasion, County worked hard to force Hibbs around the outside and prevent passes into midfield.

00:42The home side looked to get Nectar Triantis on the ball with a bit of forward movement ahead of the midfielder.

00:48This weekend's game will be about the same principles.

00:53Get midfielders on the ball in space to pick a pass.

00:56Get around the County block.

00:58Look to catch them in transition.

01:00Score at least two against a team leaking goals.

01:03And be home in time for match of the day.

01:05Simple, right?

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