In the first of three matches in the space of just sixteen days, AC Milan gained ground and confidence to defy Napoli’s spirit with a resounding away win. Stefano Pioli’s gameplan, reversing back to a 4-2-3-1 formation aimed at gaining superiority in midfield, together with a below par performance from Napoli’s interpreters, showed that Serie […]
Napoli have sealed the Scudetto, but the chase for Champions League qualification added extra fuel to the fire of Derby d’Italia. Indeed, both outfits lacked the flair of the league leaders in a game of imprecision in the final third. Yet, the steeliness of the visitors suggests they are ready for a fast and furious […]
Where once Atalanta Bergamo used to dominate, Napoli returned to winning ways as their opponents failed to capitalize on a potential early route. Gasperini tried to increase the pressure, but this led to Spalletti’s team gaining important ground to unleash Kvaradona up the field. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Between two anti-Italian […]
In a tight encounter, a second half strike by Roma’s center-back Gianluca Mancini decided the game. Mourinho’s choice to play without a target man indirectly reinforced the midfield and prevented Juventus from taking control after going down. Allegri’s men were left cursing their fate as the woodwork denied them the chance to break Roma’s resistance, […]
With a whopping eighteen-point lead at the top of Serie A heading into the weekend, it seems no one but themselves can prevent them from lifting the Scudetto. They suffered a bit of a blip against a very well set up Lazio side, but there should not be any real cause for concern. Tactical analysis […]
This match took a clear direction from the start, as Milan dictated the tempo and applied constant pressure, frustrating an Atalanta side devoid of ideas and technical accuracy. Milan’s intensity and use of the central space ultimately determined the score in their favor for a much deserved 2-0 win. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Runaway league leaders Napoli visited Sassuolo as they sought to extend their winning run. They did just that, as goals from their dynamic and deadly attacking duo sealed the win. Sassuolo seemed to have a plan to stop them initially, but it all unraveled quite quickly. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Having […]
It was fifth versus sixth as Lazio hosted Atalanta Bergamo in a fixture poised to take one of these teams into a Champions League position, all they needed was a win. Lazio tried to dictate the tempo of the match but was met with an Atalanta side that threw the game into a chaotic storm. […]
Milan looked to end a disastrous run of form of four straight losses and seven matches without a win when they took on Torino, who were now just one spot behind them in the table. The pressure was starting to show in Stefano Pioli’s tactical decisions as he switched up systems in the previous couple […]
A match characterized by an evident tactical disparity, as Inter Milan backed up the success in the Supercup derby with a determined performance, whereas AC Milan were unable to shake off the heavy difficulties from last weeks. Simone Inzaghi, again, yielded the results of his well-structured gameplan in front of a sluggish Stefano Pioli side. […]