Juventus began their nine-consecutive-title dynasty when Antonio Conte switched from the initial 4-2-4 formation to the renowned 3-5-2. Thirteen years later, Thiago Motta has chosen a similar approach...

Even with the allowance of up to five substitutions in modern football, managers should exercise caution. Substitutions should be made out of genuine necessity or to energize the team; resorting to th...

To consider a team capable of winning the league, it must possess some essential features, one of which is the ability to avoid defeat in a match where the opponent completely dominated the first half...

In a match where both teams were eager to secure victory to advance their seasonal goals, Lazio clinched the win in the final five minutes. What should have been an easy match, however, revealed some ...

In recent years, several teams have considered deploying a back four composed entirely of centre-backs to bolster physicality on set-pieces and enhance stability during defensive transitions. However,...

In Italy, the 0-0 draw has long been heralded as a symbol of defensive prowess, reminiscent of the valiant resistances demonstrated by Italian soldiers in the past. Yet, this match offers a different ...

In the same way that oil is part of the oil business, stupidity is part of the football business. This Simon Kuper statement perfectly encapsulates Roma’s management under their current owners over th...

In a match in which the managers tried to obtain control of the game from the beginning, two sparkling individual plays were enough to disrupt coaches’ plans. Both teams showcased the 4-2-4 out-of-pos...