The kryptonite of Gian Piero Gasperini’s man-marking scheme has always been Internazionale. Lautaro Martínez returned at the right time, as direct attacks ran havoc against AS Roma at a crucial point towards the Scudetto conclusion. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Six points on top, Inter could afford no slip-ups to allow AC […]
After a tense opening spell in which Roma struck first and attempted to impose their aggressive man-oriented structure, Como gradually seized control at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia through sharper positional play and intelligent adjustments from the bench. Cesc Fàbregas responded decisively to the early setback, dismantling the pressure scheme of Gian Piero Gasperini and guiding […]
After a competitive opening period in which both Roma and Juventus traded possession without gaining a clear upper hand at the Stadio Olimpico, the hosts seized momentum by converting several well-worked attacks into goals, racing into a 3-1 lead by the hour mark as both sides demonstrated tactical organisation and offensive intent. However, Juventus rallied […]
After Roma seized early control through an incisive transitional move finished clinically by Donyell Malen, Napoli gradually restored structural balance, tightening their midfield distances and asserting greater territorial authority before Leonardo Spinazzola’s looping strike levelled the contest ahead of the interval. The second half evolved into a measured tactical exchange, with Roma briefly regaining the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Gian Piero Gasperini may have helped revitalise Italian football over the course of a decade, but the result against one of his former employers remains the same. AS Roma may have controlled the ball, but Internazionale exploited their opponent through some tried-and-tested methods. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make […]
Roma fans filled the Stadio Olimpico to support Gasperini’s team, coming from a Serie A victory and a debut win against Nice in the Europa League. The next challenge was against another French side, LOSC Lille, who also started the competition with a win but had lost twice in a row in Ligue 1. The […]
A compelling tactical battle between two managers wedded to a similar shape. AS Roma would draw first blood with marauding center-backs, before OGC Nice found their way back into the game from the penalty spot. However, Nice’s terrible European record would continue as Roma held on to survive a frenetic end. Tactical analysis and match […]