The Inverted Parabox
The box midfield has never been so popular. Whether it comes from John Stones stepping forward, Gavi going central or Oleksandr Zinchenko zipping inside, the elites have found a new toy to play with. ...
Brighton & Hove Albion – Liverpool: Diamonds Are Good At Applying Pressure (2-2)
Liverpool slightly adapted their pressing shape, not the first to do this against Brighton & Hove Albion this season. Although this put Brighton in uncomfortable situations, Roberto De Zerbi is de...
Atalanta Bergamo – Juventus: Shadows Of A Former Self (0-0)
The flexible passages of Atalanta Bergamo once polarized a competition dominated by Juventus. Two entities attempted to figure one another out, but as the game progressed, thoughts of this fixture’s m...
Torino – AS Roma: Mirrors Draw The Same Reflection (1-1)
Matching three-at-the-back systems and little shot activity, this is what they mean by Calcio. In classic throwback Serie A action, it was the individual battles that took centerstage, but AS Roma nee...
Internazionale – AC Milan: How Not To Deploy A Box Midfield (5-1)
As the first few passing patterns emerged, Stefano Pioli appeared to make a big tactical gamble. Davide Calabria kept his inverted position and AC Milan deployed the box midfield against Internazional...
Napoli – Lazio Roma: Sarri Remains The Maradona’s Kryptonite (1-2)
At the first major hurdle at the helm of the Champions, Rudi Garcia struggled to make a lasting impression. Lazio Roma flashed their game plan in the first half and brutally showcased Napoli’s off-bal...
Borussia Mönchengladbach – Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Ball Delivers A Statement Of Intent (0-3)
Known for his passes from deep as a player, Xabi Alonso’s coaching journey has appeared to follow a pathway we expect, but perhaps not the execution in his time in Germany. The summer transfer window ...
Burnley – Manchester City: Start As You Mean To Go On (0-3)
Short Burnley passes? Manchester City engineering long balls? Just how did football get into this position? Despite dynamics that would confuse the traditionalists, the result was not as unclear. Tact...
Roma In Need Of Tactical Renovation
Injuries, finances and deflation. AS Roma needs to reevaluate its tactical framework to return the money it has put in, but can José Mourinho modify one of the oldest squads and highest wage bills in ...
Manchester City – Internazionale: The Culmination Of Inevitable Glory (1-0)
At last, Manchester City has its hands on the one competition that eluded them. Pep Guardiola still gambled in the process, against a unorthodox Internazionale team that created a difficult game. Even...