The battle between Juventus and Inter is catching most of the attention, but this historical Serie A season is getting shaped by a surprise architect. With 26 games played – and the Serie A now suspended at least until April 3rd – Lazio sit on 62 points, only one behind league leaders Juventus. Prior to […]
The first Derby d’Italia played behind closed doors did not fail to produce a spectacle, as Juventus and Inter faced off in a game defined by pressing. The first half had seen both teams inconsistent in their pressing success until the home side’s lead bred new life into Juve, elevating the football displayed to the […]
An incredibly one-sided affair was all but put to bed in the opening third of the match due to the visitor’s choice of defensive shape. Simone Inzaghi’s side were able to toy with their opponents throughout, who, despite finding similar issues in Lazio’s shape, could not gather a genuine response. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Inter’s first-half lead was overturned by a second-half comeback that saw Lazio once again showcase their mental improvements. Despite falling behind they did not lose their composure and until the final whistle, they remained compact and stern in defense, exposing Inter’s offensive woes for the umpteenth time. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. […]
Atalanta Bergamo welcomed AS Roma to the Gewiss Stadium in the enthralling battle for Serie A’s fourth spot. Games between these two teams usually don’t disappoint and another captivating contest ensued here, as Atalanta edged past Roma this time around. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Atalanta came into the game off a […]
The first leg of Coppa Italia semi-final action saw AC Milan play host to Juventus in a clash of the country’s big names. In the end, Milan were the better side in a somewhat drab affair which culminated in Juventus snatching a late draw out of the jaws of defeat. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Gennaro Gattuso’s defensive plan once again caught an Italian top team unprepared, as clinical finishing placed Napoli in the lead despite only sporadically breaking through Inter’s pressing. Antonio Conte desperately searched for an equalizer by discharging all of the weapons at hand, but came up empty-handed. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Sunday’s […]
Milan looked completely in control of the game when they entered the break with a two-goal lead. Just seven minutes into the second half, the score had already been equalized though, as Milan’s situation harshly went from bad to worse when Inter completed their comeback and proceeded to put the game to bed. Tactical analysis […]
Fiorentina hosted Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side in one of the highlight fixtures of this weekend’s Serie A schedule. It was a fairly one-sided affair as Atalanta survived a first half scare to claim victory in a game they controlled for long periods. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. In their last outing, […]
Two overlapping systems were held to a draw by goalkeeping performances and some luck on Verona’s side. With the post being hit twice by Luis Alberto, Lazio probably will be disappointed with the result, even though they never seemed in total control of a game Verona was capable of managing through different stages. Tactical analysis […]