Facing a fairly compact Juventus 4-4-2 defensive shape, Milan found better fortune in transition given their dynamic attackers. Juventus fared better in sustained buildup with their left-sided play being key to ball progression and the execution from Chiesa on the right giving them the edge in the final third. Eventually, Juventus would walk away victors […]
The game quickly turned sour when an early lead from Fiorentina and a Juventus red card gave the visitors a comfortable upper-hand. Prandelli’s intuitions perfectly blended with one of Juve’s most self-destructive performances to date, as the visitors walked away with a scrappy, yet deserved win. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Juve’s […]
Two strong and organized sides faced off in an equal affair that served as a peek into the window of what is the most balanced Serie A season in years. Juve’s lead was later equalized by Atalanta’s strong approach to the second half, as both teams battled their way out in the latter part for […]
Juve’s pressing issues forced them into a game of counter football, which was not in accordance with their starting intentions. Eventually, as Pirlo’s men fell back into their own box, missing chances whenever they had the opportunity to score a second, Lazio’s character re-surfaced in injury time, finding a key equalizer through Caicedo. Tactical analysis […]
What initially appeared like simple technical mistakes turned into a worrying trend that slowly sucked Juventus out of the game, into Barcelona’s grasp. A stale offense could not threaten Neto’s goal, while, repeatedly, a chaotic defense was effortlessly pulled out by the visitors, who only have themselves to blame for not scoring more. Tactical analysis […]
A strong defense from Roma was met by Juve’s issues in possession, turning the game into an uncontrollable event eventually settled by moments of individual quality. The visitors, after a promising start in the Serie A, left Rome with a reality check. Against Roma it seemed that, in their 3-5-2 shape, a consistent buildup through […]
Pirlo’s career as Juventus manager could not have started on a better note, as his ideas can already be observed to a certain extent. Width, depth, and functional occupation of the field to guarantee options inside and outside, necessary to apply strong counterpressing, were all key elements in Juve’s win over Sampdoria. Tactical analysis and […]