A gripping Supercoppa Italiana semi-final at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh saw Inter Milan’s high-pressing intent and early breakthrough collide with Bologna’s structured resilience and measured build-up play. Inter’s aggressive start quickly bore fruit as Marcus Thuram’s clinical finish unsettled the hosts, but Bologna’s disciplined rhythmic control and clinical edge from the spot restored parity before […]
Whilst Gian Piero Gasperini instructed his right side to remain deeper for protection, Luciano Spalletti had both his wing-backs working in aggressive in-possession roles, which reaped the rewards in both goals. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In the pre-match conference, Luciano Spalletti described his matchup with Gian Piero Gasperini as ‘a university […]
Roma and Como faced each other in Round 15 of Serie A, in a matchup marked by the meeting of two coaches from different generations and with completely different styles, both offensively and defensively. In the match, the intensity of Roma’s man-oriented marking prevailed over Como’s technical imposition of a light, relational and hybrid style […]
Rasmus Højlund had two decisive contributions as Napoli overcame AC Milan in this Supercoppa semi-final. Early on, Napoli lacked cleanliness in their pressing that Milan were unable to punish, and then Massimiliano Allegri’s side lacked a creative edge against Napoli’s second-half low-block. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make this article […]
A tense Serie A night at the Dall’Ara saw Bologna’s assertive positional play and midfield control collide with Juventus’ patient, risk-managed approach under Luciano Spalletti. Bologna dictated rhythm for long spells, Juventus’ compact mid-block, selective pressing and sharper occupation of decisive zones gradually tilted the balance. The 1–0 victory reflected not so much sustained superiority, […]
Upon his return to the Maradona, Luciano Spalletti entered with a Napoli tattoo on his forearm whilst sitting in the Juventus dugout. Though returning to the place where he produced his best work, Juve drew no offensive inspiration as Napoli appeared to have moved on. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided […]
Three defeats in six away games, the Champions needed a result away to a fellow challenger to send a message. It was not pretty in Rome, but that is the fashion that Antonio Conte does not mind abiding by, as long as he is the victor. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
Derby Della Madonnina means enough to AC Milan and Inter Milan without any added stakes, but the implications of this showdown in the title race raised the meaning of the match even higher. The stats signaled that the eventual winners were a little lucky to walk away with all three points, but their rivals remain […]
The pressure is on for Antonio Conte and newly-appointed Rafaelle Palladino, to repair their fractured frameworks. Three goals before half-time gave Napoli a new lease of life in their 3-4-3 system, but will this change sustain results? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Traditionally, international breaks are used for clubs to wind down […]
After a decade in Bergamo, Gasperini joined Roma at an interesting point in his career. Two decades of coaching, still relevant. Over nine hundred Serie A points, still wanting more. They have started in excellent form, but will his tactical framework provide the Scudetto that both club and coach have longed for? Written by Joel Parker. […]