Few title races are more exciting than this season’s Serie A. On one of the potentially decisive days in this race, defending champions Internazionale visited Juventus just hours after Napoli’s win over Atalanta. The two sides were separated by just a point going into the match, though Inter had played one fewer match. League-leaders Milan […]
A lethargic and slumped performance is not desired when maximum points are the minimum. Internazionale was adaptable but lacked cohesiveness, with neither team able to capitalize on each other’s imperfections. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The Scudetto sprint had seen Inter stride into an impressive lead: a team whose structure has kept their […]
Inter Milan might be short on experience of late at this stage of the Champions League, but they rose to the occasion to go toe to toe with their illustrious guests. Were it not for Liverpool’s rock at the back, we might have been telling a very different story. However, riding out the storm, a […]
In a table topping duel between first and second, Inter Milan and Napoli had the ideal chance to make a statement of intent. In the end, true to the tightness of this title race, neither team could break the deadlock. The former verified their current delicate status in the new year, while the latter will […]
The Derby della Madonnina is always one of the most anticipated fixtures in a Serie A season, but in recent history, its result has rarely proven massively consequential in the title race. This time, though, there was lots more than just pride at stake, as league-leaders Internazionale hosted third-placed AC Milan with just four points […]
Though neither side could find the back of the net, this was an end-to-end and fun game of football between Atalanta and Inter. Whilst the away side dominated possession and created more chances, Atalanta’s high pressure, counterattacking style produced a number of high quality chances for the hosts. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie […]
Defending Serie A champions Inter were seemingly in pole position to lift the Scudetto back-to-back, but they were set to face a tough test against a stuttering Lazio side that could do with a big win to hopefully kickstart a good run of form. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Although in second […]
Early success applying pressure and threatening in transition suggested Napoli would continue their undefeated run. However, the away side began to be overwhelmed by the width on display from Inter. And being clinical in punishing Inter’s midfield turnovers, Napoli’s attack was relatively muted for much of this clash as Inter eventually secured the tight victory. […]
Hosting their massive rivals, Internazionale caused structural issues for the Juventus’ 4-4-2 defensive shape as they troubled their visitors on the flanks. Juve’s struggles going forward continued as the attacking players barely connected or disrupted the five-man Inter backline for most of the game. Their search for an equalizer looked likely to end without success […]
Sky blue tops and the 4-3-3 system, Lazio Roma provided us with some déjà vu against the champions. Although far from perfection, Maurizio Sarri’s team produced some excellent moves, against Internazionale who failed to capitalize on their superiority with the switch. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Once propelled by Inzaghi, Lazio has converted […]