The first Derby d’Italia played behind closed doors did not fail to produce a spectacle, as Juventus and Inter faced off in a game defined by pressing. The first half had seen both teams inconsistent in their pressing success until the home side’s lead bred new life into Juve, elevating the football displayed to the […]
Inter’s first-half lead was overturned by a second-half comeback that saw Lazio once again showcase their mental improvements. Despite falling behind they did not lose their composure and until the final whistle, they remained compact and stern in defense, exposing Inter’s offensive woes for the umpteenth time. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. […]
Gennaro Gattuso’s defensive plan once again caught an Italian top team unprepared, as clinical finishing placed Napoli in the lead despite only sporadically breaking through Inter’s pressing. Antonio Conte desperately searched for an equalizer by discharging all of the weapons at hand, but came up empty-handed. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Sunday’s […]
Milan looked completely in control of the game when they entered the break with a two-goal lead. Just seven minutes into the second half, the score had already been equalized though, as Milan’s situation harshly went from bad to worse when Inter completed their comeback and proceeded to put the game to bed. Tactical analysis […]
Antonio Conte’s setup for Inter was successful from the off and gave his side a perfect start. Later on Gian Piero Gasperini’s key second half changes helped pave the way for a dramatic U-turn following a frustrating first half. Tactical analysis by Peter Munnelly. Inter’s 3-1 away win in Naples was the perfect way to […]
Put under pressure by Juventus winning against Cagliari the same day, Internazionale needed a win to keep on topping Serie A. Despite some squad rotations, Antonio Conte’s men played with a similar level of performance and controlled the scenario of the game from kick-off to the final whistle, despite a good reaction by Napoli. Tactical […]
Fiorentina’s first half aggressiveness found justice when Vlahović scored the equalizer for his side in injury time, securing a draw that Montella’s side needed after a long-lasting winless streak. Meanwhile, Conte’s problems have only just started as, following their Champions League elimination, their second consecutive Serie A draw put them back on level terms with […]
Barcelona came to Inter with a rotated team and a different system to what they usually use. They struggled at times against the high pressing of Inter, but after establishing possession higher up the pitch, Inter found themselves becoming quite passive, allowing Barcelona long spells with the ball. The game seemed to be heading for […]
One of the most anticipated encounters of the weekend ended in a draw that still offered some noteworthy moments from an individual and collective point of view. In the first half, Roma’s mistakes almost gifted Inter the lead when the visitors held control of the match, whereas the second half saw Inter denied by an […]
Down by one goal after five minutes, and trailing by two at the end of the first half, the game seemed to have slipped from Borussia Dortmund’s hands. However, in the second half, Favre’s men increased their intensity and suffocated Inter, until they eventually scored the three goals necessary to collect a deserved win. Incisive […]