Antonio Conte’s setup for Inter was successful from the off and gave his side a perfect start. Later on Gian Piero Gasperini’s key second half changes helped pave the way for a dramatic U-turn following a frustrating first half. Tactical analysis by Peter Munnelly. Inter’s 3-1 away win in Naples was the perfect way to […]
Cagliari has been one of Serie A’s biggest surprises. Under manager Rolando Maran, they have been able to overperform expected goals to an extent that has rarely been seen before. In their last three games – all losses – the inevitable regression raised its head, but how did Cagliari obtain such a “cheat-code” in the […]
Put under pressure by Juventus winning against Cagliari the same day, Internazionale needed a win to keep on topping Serie A. Despite some squad rotations, Antonio Conte’s men played with a similar level of performance and controlled the scenario of the game from kick-off to the final whistle, despite a good reaction by Napoli. Tactical […]
Juventus won the mirror contest against Cagliari in a dominant performance that brought Rolando Maran’s side to the third dead end in the last three games. Thanks to efficient pressing and counterpressing, Juve were able to push Cagliari back into their half completely, while the host’s midfielders and attackers combined past their lines. Tactical analysis […]
In a game wherein Atalanta’s goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini was never tested, Giampiero Gasperini’s side dominated a dismal Milan side with their aggressive and progressive football. Besides the evident offensive issues, the Milanese side showed severe defensive cracks that raise questions over whether parting ways with Gattuso was the right decision. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In a game where Lorenzo Pellegrini’s quality decided the outcome, Fiorentina and Roma fought closely for seventy minutes. After spaces started opening up, the visitors were able to express their football at its maximum potential, settling Roma’s score at a resounding win that does not fully depict the game’s evolution. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Sixty dominant minutes seemed to be the prelude for a smooth Juventus victory, until Maurizio Sarri’s men lost control, playing with fire in a game that should have been long over. Once again, a game of two halves manifested the strengths and weaknesses of a team that still seems too affected by random causes. Tactical […]
Fiorentina’s first half aggressiveness found justice when Vlahović scored the equalizer for his side in injury time, securing a draw that Montella’s side needed after a long-lasting winless streak. Meanwhile, Conte’s problems have only just started as, following their Champions League elimination, their second consecutive Serie A draw put them back on level terms with […]
When building attacks, both sides found one another frustrating in equal measure. In the end, Juve were the side with more questions than answers as Lazio’s one-trick plan reaped the rewards to seal a huge victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M. If you overlook Lazio’s Europa League results, you will see a […]
One of the most anticipated encounters of the weekend ended in a draw that still offered some noteworthy moments from an individual and collective point of view. In the first half, Roma’s mistakes almost gifted Inter the lead when the visitors held control of the match, whereas the second half saw Inter denied by an […]