After Atalanta shaped Italian football over the past decade, Como and their manager Fabregas are now emerging as the new force on the rise. Although this match was seen as a symbolic handover, Atalanta’s performance confirmed that they remain a tough team to break down, while Como still has plenty to improve before being recognized […]
Two mistakes created the conditions for both goals, in a match where the two teams showed all the limitations of their game plans. Both managers seemed to lack ideas on how to break down the opponents' defensive systems, leaving all chances to be created through set pieces or counterattacks. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
After a fiery pre-match press conference in which Gasperini publicly named all the players who were supposed to be sold in the summer but ultimately stayed, he surprisingly decided to field one of them: Lorenzo Pellegrini. The decision couldn’t have gone any better because Pellegrini, the former captain, scored the only goal of the match, […]
Juventus secured a crucial victory against their biggest rivals in a ‘Derby of Italy’ that felt more like a contest of set-piece mastery and long-range brilliance. First, it was a battle of which team could execute the more effective corner or free-kick routine. Then, it became a showcase of individual audacity, who could nestle the […]
In a rollercoaster of emotions and defensive mistakes, Italy secured a decisive victory to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the next World Cup. Beyond the three points, this match should raise more than a few question marks about the system and some of the players deployed tonight, in order to avoid further […]
In a match where both managers tried to nullify the strengths of the opposing team, a perfectly timed run in behind by the Bologna striker was enough to create the conditions to score the only goal of the game. While Bologna has every right to celebrate an important victory, Como must acknowledge their inconsistency in […]
Napoli picked up right where they left off, with a McTominay header following a well-developed play down the right flank and a defensive setup that remains difficult to break. Additionally, De Bruyne marked his first appearance with the new club by scoring from a free kick.Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. Sassuolo’s purgatory […]
In a match that could have eliminated one of these two teams from the group chasing the final Champions League spot, the strikers were barely involved. Instead, the responsibility to create threats fell to the midfielders, whose deep runs were more difficult to track. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. Bologna is experiencing […]
Milan secured a place in the Coppa Italia final after delivering a perfect performance that showcased the full potential of the team. From the game plan to the intensity maintained throughout the match, the Rossoneri proved to be the better team on the pitch, capitalizing on the opportunities they created. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Ederson’s header, following a splendid build-up, was enough to secure victory for the visitors, who managed to win both clashes against Milan for only the third time in their history. For a team that displays such a solid and serious performance, another seems to already be focused on the next season. Tactical analysis and match […]