Under the instruction of a fresh face with innovative ideas, Juventus could have expected to dominate affairs. In the end, an early dismissal dealt a blow to Lazio. The hosts had to labor over the line but the three points would go their way to fortify the faith in their foundations. Tactical analysis and match […]
After twenty minutes, Internazionale spent a vast majority of the game in total control – but a couple of unfortunate events nearly put ten-man Torino within the realms of taking something from this game. How come Inter are leaking these goals? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Both teams may have been on […]
The Torino buildup has established strong central patterns since the start of the season, but Lazio brought a defensive plan that broke these combinations from forming. By pressing outwards and utilizing transitions, Lazio inflicted a first league defeat for Torino this season. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Topping the Serie A table […]
Neither Internazionale nor AC Milan had inflicted seven defeats in a row on one another before, huge stakes on a crucial night for Paulo Fonseca. From an indirect free-kick, boyhood Milan fan Matteo Gabbia delivered a fantastic header to win the derby at the death, but this was no fluke. Tactical analysis and match report […]
It is not unlike Antonio Conte to arrange a different game plan, but not many expected it from a team that has yet to develop his automatisms. Despite Napoli’s early ambition, Thiago Motta ensured that Juventus would gain control and neither team could produce in the final third from it. Tactical analysis and match […]
Thiago Motta’s Juventus side played out a painstaking draw against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. A dreary first half culminated in a goalless draw by full time as both sides cancelled each other out with few notable chances. This was the Bianconeri’s second consecutive 0-0 draw this season but they remain unbeaten. Tactical analysis […]
Simone Inzaghi’s men steamrolled to a resounding 4-0 win at the Giuseppe Meazza confirming their title credentials this season. A Berat Djimsiti own goal and goals from Nicolo Barella & a brace from Marcus Thuram confirmed Inter’s title intent as they marched to a spectacular 4-0 win at home. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav […]
Antonio Conte’s Napoli got the much-needed three points in their first home game of the season at the Diego Maradona. Goals from Di Lorenzo, Kvaratskhelia & Simeone gave Conte’s side a statement home victory after their 3-0 loss to Verona on the opening matchday of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. […]
Thiago Motta gave us a preview of how he will untether this talented Juventus squad in a commanding first win, as they welcomed newly promoted Como and manager Cesc Fàbregas to Serie A, who have ideas but a challenging season ahead. Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas. Thiago Motta was the talk […]
Delays in the transfer market and unhappiness from the coach, the last thing that Napoli needed was a bad start to the season. Hellas Verona grew into the game and Antonio Conte’s team “melted like snow in the sun” on his Serie A return. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. It was away […]