Players are wired in test match

In the friendly between Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln and Italian champions AC Milan at the Telekom Cup on July 16 (6:30 p.m.), there are a number of technical innovations for TV viewers.

So players (“Cable Guys”) are wired, a new data service is delivered through augmented infographics and an innovative analysis technique is used. It is intended to show that artificial intelligence can certainly further develop professional football.

The use of artificial intelligence in the field of analysis makes it possible to gain new relevant insights into the game. Developed by LABBB GmbH, tracking data is interpreted in real time.

This allows, for example, depth runs by players on the offensive, the best pass option, the number of lane changes before a goal is scored and the defensive compactness of a team to be determined automatically.