Think Football 2018: "Technology can provide an indication but never a decision" (G. Houllier)

"Technology can provide an indication and confirmation, but never a decision! We do not make a team based on statistics," said Gerard Houllier, ambassador of Think Football 2018, in his speech at the University Paris-Dauphine on 01/02/2018.

"Everything is now studied, examined, unraveled, deconstructed, quantified. Even the workouts are filmed and then subjected to a thorough examination. It is up to the coach to appreciate the individualisation of the statistical research, to measure its particular focus and specific aspects in order to better administer it in a collective context," added the head of global football for Red Bull.

The general theme of the second edition of Think Football is "Technology: Transforming the Economy of Sport". "Artificial intelligence will always stop at the precise moment of kick-off. In other words, when the natural intelligence, that of the players, finds its free expression on the pitch," said Gérard Houllier in a speech that News Tank Football have reproduced in full below.

"It's not tomorrow that a computer will replace a coach!" (G. Houllier…