Juventus — Como: Thiago Motta versus Cesc Fàbregas (3-0)
Thiago Motta gave us a preview of how he will untether this talented Juventus squad in a commanding first win, as they welcomed newly promoted Como and manager Cesc Fàbregas to Serie A, who have ideas but a challenging season ahead.
Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas.
Thiago Motta was the talk of football last season at Bologna due to their use of relational principles in attack, and Juventus will be the talk of football this season because of the transformation they will need to go through to fit into the system and style of play. One-dimensional players will be cut; others who are more versatile will be platformed.
Cesc Fàbregas led Como to their first promotion to the Serie A since they were relegated in 2003 in his first season as a manager. This match is notable because it is a battle between two of the most exciting managers of the new generation.
Juventus lined up with Michele Di Gregorio in goal. Andrea Cambiaso, Federico Gatti, Glesion Bremer, and Juan Cabal were at the back. Khéphren Thuram played on the left and Manuel Locatelli on the right of the base of the midfield. Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah played on either wing, with Kenan Yildiz as the attacking midfielder, favoring the left, and Dusan Vlahovic at center-forward.
Como lined up with Pepe Reina in goal. Alberto Moreno, Edoardo Goldaniga, Federico Barba, and Marco Sala were at the back. Gabriel Strefezza, Matthias Braunöder, Daniele Baselli, and Lucas Da Cunha played in midfield. Patrick Cutrone and Andrea Belotti were . . .
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