Getafe’s vertical and high-rhythm football took Inter by storm in the first twenty minutes, but it was not enough to give them a goal. Antonio Conte returned to his favorite 3-5-2 formation and saw a balanced Inter take advantage of their quality through some great buildup combinations. Tactical analysis and match report by Thanos Chelas. Inter’s […]
The uncharacteristic Atalanta were bleak in the final third, as Internazionale bypassed their press and held their organized block to topple their opponent’s phenomenal winning streak. Gian Piero Gasperini made slight adjustments to improve, but Atalanta were denied the 100-goal milestone and a second place finish, due to a superior defensive game plan from the […]
Goals from Danilo D’Ambrosio and Lautaro Martínez wrapped up a win for Inter on a listless evening. Napoli created enough chances to get back into the game after conceding early on, but were unable to apply the finishing touch as they fell behind in their pursuit of Europa League qualification. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Inter dominated yet another match in the post-lockdown season, but by misfortune and some good Terracciano saves, the hosts ended up with a second consecutive draw. Fiorentina waited passively with the intention of counterattacking, but often lacked compactness, which consequently provided for a more exciting match. Nevertheless, both coaches had designed some interesting buildup movements […]
A tactical matchup that didn’t offer much entertainment showed both sides’ meticulous preparation; both of the systems were successfully and heavily adjusted, with especially Brozović in an unprecedented and pivotal role for the visitors. In the end, Inter proved once again unable to protect their lead as Roma was deprived of the win after an […]
Two teams with clear intentions faced-off in a game that followed the exact plans each manager had for his team. For the most part at least, as Hellas Verona’s relentless press spoiled Conte’s plans, as Inter fell to fourth place after becoming Hellas Verona’s latest victims. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. It […]
After their elimination from the Coppa Italia, Inter took an important win against Sampdoria in an encounter full of tactical adjustments by both sides. Antonio Conte’s men dominated the first half, taking a 2-0 lead, but almost ended up losing the three points as their intensity dropped in the second half and Claudio Ranieri’s Sampdoria […]
Inter started brightly, got the vital opening goal within two minutes and pressed Napoli deep in their own half. Generally, Inter dominated the ball and were faced with the task of breaking down Napoli’s solid 4-5-1 shape. They had some interesting mechanisms up their sleeve but were unable to make it count. Napoli’s equalizer just […]
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. […]