Atalanta – Como: The Changeover Must Wait (1 – 1)

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 as the new Cinderella story capable of challenging the favourites.Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli.

Despite being one of the few teams still undefeated in Serie A, the start of the season hasn’t been all a bed of roses. Performances have been quite poor so far, falling short of the peaks the team reached in previous seasons. Additionally, several key players have already been injured or are still far from their optimal condition. The most positive aspect is that in recent matches, some young players have stepped up, giving the manager the opportunity to rely on them.

On the other hand, Como is continuing along the same path as last season. The team plays a modern and highly enjoyable brand of football, showcasing impressive technique when in possession. At the same time, they are one of the most aggressive sides when pressing, recording the lowest PPDA among all teams in the league. However, the issues from the previous season remain unresolved, with the team dropping several points in the final minutes, as already seen against Genoa and Cremonese.

Juric lined up the team in the usual 3-4-2-1 formation, despite rotating some players from previous games. Marco Carnesecchi guarded the goal, with a back three consisting of Isak Hien in the center, flanked by Honest Anahor and Berat Djimsiti. Davide Zappacosta . . .