"With respect to Hibs, who played well in those two games losing only to a stunning Junior Brumado bicycle kick with little more than a minute left of extra time at Easter Road, the Danes looked pretty ordinary in July. They haven't looked back since though, losing once all season as they powered their way through the rest of the qualifiers, battering Fredrikstad 5-1 and KuPS 6-0, to reach the league stage."
"He was chosen for his ability to develop youngsters while also getting results, according to director of football Jacob Larsen. His first game in charge was a 1-0 defeat at Nordsjaelland, their first and only reverse to date, after which Tullberg switched from a four to a three at the back, which has been in place since, apart from the opening Europa League win at home against Sturm Graz."
Midtjylland began European qualifying with a slow start but have surged to become surprise leaders after three Europa League matches, losing only once this season. The team recorded emphatic qualifying wins, including 5-1 over Fredrikstad and 6-0 over KuPS, and followed with a 1-1 domestic draw against Aarhus. A managerial change brought in 39-year-old Mike Tullberg from Borussia Dortmund, selected for his youth-development credentials and results. After an initial 1-0 defeat, Tullberg shifted from a back four to a back three, a tactical change that has largely remained and correlated with improved domestic and European form.
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