Luciano Spalletti has a reputation for being the right coach at the wrong time. With an array of club legends all departing in the summer, perhaps a similar fate was awaiting him once again. But excellent summer signings adopting his old-school possession methods, may be the perfect marriage for Napoli to dominate Serie A this […]
With both teams needing to address their negative recent results, Roma edged over Inter thanks to a header by Chris Smalling. Inter revealed, once again, all their defensive problems while Roma maximized their chances with a clinical and cohesive performance. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. Coming from a negative series of […]
In a hard-fought match, Milan rued their chances, perhaps losing undeservedly for the first time this season. On the other hand, Napoli showed desire and spirit, coming out with a win which renews their beliefs in Luciano Spalletti’s ideas and keeps their favorable momentum going. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. Title […]
After a strong start, Milan came away with the win despite a complicated second half in which Rafael Leão received a red card and forced his team to battle courageous Sampdoria until the last breath of the game. Sampdoria used the wings to trouble Milan, but Pioli’s men responded with character. Tactical analysis and match […]
A spectacular, end-to-end Milan derby at San Siro saw AC Milan pounding on Inter Milan’s defensive fragilities, despite a late resurgence from Simone Inzaghi’s men. Stefano Pioli’s plan to win the ball high up the pitch allowed his team to win the battle in the midfield and create problems for Inter’s defensive line. Tactical analysis […]
A game that promised entertainment produced a more intriguing tactical battle in a tightly contested first half. Napoli’s quality shone through in a more chaotic second half, ensuring the away side left the Stadio Olimpico with three well-deserved points that took them to the summit of Serie A. Tactical analysis and match report by James […]
Two of Serie A’s most well-renowned coaches have been backed in the market, without drastically adapting their old-school styles. After both Juventus and AS Roma failed to provide a great array of offensive options, the tactical display from both teams has left more questions than answers. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
The first matchup of the 2022/23 Serie A season pitted two clubs from the country’s biggest cities against one another as Lazio hosted Inter. Both sides had been outshone by their local rivals – Roma and AC Milan respectively – last season, which is something they were certainly keen to avoid this time around. Lazio […]
Bruised from midfield openings, Atalanta Bergamo survived AC Milan’s impressive rotational work. The Goddess has a lot more work to return to her former beauty, whilst Milan needs to sharpen their horns if they are to inflict full damage onto opponents. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. It was once a conceivable fact that […]
A heavyweight cup final clash on paper lived up to the billing. Six goals ebbed and flowed between two outfits whose changes shifted and decided the dynamic of a symbolic outcome. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. In an attempt to revive their old status, Juventus turned to the familiar face of Massimiliano […]