Man Vs. Machine: Is Soccer Ready For Artificial Intelligence?

Esteban Granero, who plays for Spanish side Espanyol, is CEO of AI consultancy Olocip. A head coach sees his team take the lead in a crucial match with 20 minutes remaining. One assistant advises the coach to drive his players forward, to keep attacking in the hope of a decisive second goal. The other favors more cautious tactics, dropping players back to focus on defending the narrow lead. The coach might draw on his past experience to make his decision or he might just go with instinct -- his gut feeling in that moment of what will win the match.