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Torino – AS Roma: Mirrors Draw The Same Reflection (1-1)

September 25, 2023 Italy No Comments

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...

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Internazionale – AC Milan: How Not To Deploy A Box Midfield (5-1)

September 17, 2023 Italy No Comments

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...

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Napoli – Lazio Roma: Sarri Remains The Maradona’s Kryptonite (1-2)

September 3, 2023 Free No Comments

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...

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Borussia Mönchengladbach – Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Ball Delivers A Statement Of Intent (0-3)

August 26, 2023 Germany No Comments

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 ...

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Burnley – Manchester City: Start As You Mean To Go On (0-3)

August 12, 2023 England No Comments

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...

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Roma In Need Of Tactical Renovation

August 1, 2023 Free No Comments

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 ...

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Manchester City – Internazionale: The Culmination Of Inevitable Glory (1-0)

June 11, 2023 Champions League No Comments

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...

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Torino – Internazionale: Final Battle Plans Are Tried and Tested (0-1)

June 4, 2023 Italy No Comments

One week before the Champions League final, Internazionale had a final opportunity to rehearse their methods. Torino laid the perfect ground for them to execute, but when the hosts adapted in the seco...

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Everton – Bournemouth: Doucouré Bails Toffees Out Of The Stickiest Of Situations (1-0)

May 29, 2023 England No Comments

Sixty-nine years in England’s top flight, Abdoulaye Doucouré ensured that the clock was not going to reset. Despite another Goodison Park miracle, the bigger picture looms: with the finances and money...

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Fiorentina – AS Roma: A Sign Of Things To Come? (2-1)

May 28, 2023 Italy No Comments

Both teams may have bigger fish to fry, but how calm waters affect a good catch. In that case, Fiorentina ground out a great result, having controlled the ball for long periods, whereas AS Roma yielde...

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Author: Joel Parker