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 […]

After a fast start from Como, Napoli got back into the match as a more even game state grew. Despite both teams finding advantages against one another, creativity fell far short of ever breaking the deadlock after an early penalty save. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When coaches face their former players […]

After Atalanta shaped Italian football over the past decade, Como and their manager Fabregas are now emerging as the new force on the rise. Although this match was seen as a symbolic handover, Atalanta’s performance confirmed that they remain a tough team to break down, while Como still has plenty to improve before being recognized […]

In a match where both managers tried to nullify the strengths of the opposing team, a perfectly timed run in behind by the Bologna striker was enough to create the conditions to score the only goal of the game. While Bologna has every right to celebrate an important victory, Como must acknowledge their inconsistency in […]

Inter Milan defeated Como 2-0 at the Sinigaglia in the final game of the Serie A season that would decide the eventual title winners. Goals in each half from Stefan de Vrij and Joaquin Correa gave Inter the 2-0 away win against Como. However, it wasn’t enough in the end as Napoli beat Cagliari at […]

After three draws on the spin, Napoli needed a bounce back before the huge game at the Maradona next week. What followed was an array of the season’s problems coming to the forefront as Como exploited the title challengers in impressive fashion. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Before their first meeting on […]

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 […]