Though it is too early to say if this meeting was a passing of the baton, the symbolic state of this result was transparent. The Scudetto holders have lost their swagger— even if remnants of their old selves are present— while the league leaders slowly showcased how they were the superiors. Tactical analysis and match […]

Only two points separated the league leaders from their hosts in second, as Internazionale visited Juventus in a Derby D’Italia that many thought would lay down an early marker in the burgeoning title race. A stalemate was probably what should have been expected from two teams with near-identical records.  Tactical analysis and match report by […]

Both teams entered this fixture with expectations to cement. Atalanta Bergamo needs to compete with the big dogs and Internazionale needs to maintain the most dangerous bite. In even circumstances, Inter were finally able to sink their teeth through their opponents’ defense. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In a frantic, free-scoring Serie […]

Juventus took the three points back to Turin following a 1-0 victory at the home of old foe AC Milan. Both Pioli and Allegri executed specific gameplans which counterbalanced the others but a red card towards the end of the first half and a deflected goal fifteen minutes into the second, swung the game in […]

Fiorentina arrived at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with a proactive gameplan, and were rewarded with an early goal. Their high pressing could not be sustained for the full game through, and Napoli showed some nice combination play at times. The away side prevailed though after playing a more counter-attacking game in the second half. Tactical […]

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 magnitude in yesteryear would cast a harsh reality. Atalanta and Juventus need to do a lot more in order to battle for the crown. Tactical […]

Lazio finally secured their first Serie A victory of the season at the Stadio Olimpico, bringing a sense of relief to the team and its supporters. Maurizio Sarri’s men struggled in the first half, thanks to Torino’s aggressive approach,  but eventually found solutions in the second period to break down Torino’s defensive block. Tactical analysis […]

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 needs to be more creative if they are to break the ceiling above them.   Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Serie […]

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 Internazionale. The result was a dysfunctional performance as Inter brutalized Milan in a way not seen in many years. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

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-ball deficiencies for all to see. Garcia has some problems to fix.   Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]