Lazio – Inter: A Tennis Score for the Reigning Champs (0-6)

In recent years, several teams have considered deploying a back four composed entirely of centre-backs to bolster physicality on set-pieces and enhance stability during defensive transitions. However, none have dared to utilize four full-backs—a strategy that proved disastrous for Lazio in their recent match against Inter. When Lazio was compelled to adopt this unconventional defensive line due to unforeseen circumstances, the game quickly slipped from their control, creating the perfect conditions for Inter to excel, dominating the contest and showing that they are ready for a back-to-back title. 

Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli.

Reflecting on the past four months, it's remarkable to think how different the forecasts for Lazio's season might have been as winter approached. After a turbulent summer marked by the departure of their former manager and the sale of star players, few would have predicted the outstanding turnaround that lay ahead. Yet, against all odds, an underrated manager and a group of players, who had been overlooked and underestimated, came together to form a cohesive and formidable team. As a result, their performances have been lauded across Italy, with the team comfortably entrenched in the fierce competition for the silverware.

On the flip side, Internazionale is determined to continue their dominance in Serie A and further solidify their status as one of Europe's top teams. They have suffered only six losses since their Champions League final eighteen months ago. To ensure a great performance for this crucial match, the team strategically rested several key players during their midweek defeat in Germany. This calculated decision to rotate players in such a scientific way, underscores the significance the . . .