After a surprise resignation, Luciano Spalletti led the holders through a tough European qualification campaign. They knocked the North Macedonia curse, ground out a gritty performance to Ukraine, but has his tactics taken Italy out of the abyss, or are they about to fall back into uncertainty? This tactical preview has been written by Joel […]
A timeless Calcio classic! Center-backs have been instrumental in Bologna’s attacking patterns, and this occasion was no different, as Riccardo Calafiori seized the opportunity and netted twice to propel his side to a three-goal advantage. However, Juventus rallied late in the game, aided by Paolo Montero’s changes and Bologna’s recurring mistakes, as they found the […]
Center-backs are on the move in Serie A, and for very good reason. Here we can see how they can be utilized in rotations up the field, how they can unlock one of your creators on the ball and the importance of rest defense to tie ideas together. Written by Joel Parker. We decided to […]
Deceptive and devious deeds cannot fool audiences forever. Juventus are no longer the force of Italian football, stumbling to see out their season in Serie A. However, there are two ways to depart center stage. Either one can bow out gracefully or flee from the spotlight in shame. Massimiliano Allegri rolled back the years with […]
Atalanta Bergamo will almost certainly re-enter the Champions League, with a different arrangement than their last appearance two years ago. Perhaps the fluidity is not there, but Gian Piero Gasperini has rebuilt Atalanta through dynamic forwards with different objectives. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. There was no comfortable game for Atalanta […]
Daniele De Rossi tweaked his usual midfield arrangement, to gain the early advantage over Juventus. But similar problems off the ball enabled the visitors to swing the momentum of the game throughout. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our […]
Francesco Calzona continued to find old instruction manuals, left behind by his predecessor, to gain a foothold in this match. Despite Napoli eventually breaking through, Calzona still failed to find the section on defending crosses and headers: as AS Roma snatched a point to pile more misery on the Maradona. Tactical analysis and match […]
While the scoreline may read two-one, what matters most is Internazionale’s twentieth Scudetto to AC Milan’s nineteen. Milan, who certainly started and ended the game well, fell prey to Inter for the sixth consecutive time, thanks to another flexible display that exploited Milan’s backline. Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram netted the goals for the champions, […]
European exits at the Round of 16 Champions League stage have left these two outfits with little on the line for the next two months. How well will they compete without the same seriousness of stakes to seek? This contest conveyed how both must freshen up for the final rally after the international break. Intent […]
Not every win has to be gracious or elegant. Sometimes, the most satisfying of victories comes when your team grinds off the ball. When two of Serie A’s in-form teams met, Simone Inzaghi revealed Bologna’s weaknesses as they were finally beaten at home in the league. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Once […]