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 […]
Two mistakes created the conditions for both goals, in a match where the two teams showed all the limitations of their game plans. Both managers seemed to lack ideas on how to break down the opponents’ defensive systems, leaving all chances to be created through set pieces or counterattacks. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Luis Enrique’s men once again delivered another football recital, dismantling the Italian pressing system, with Nuno Mendes shining as what he truly is: the best full-back on the planet. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta was one of the most attractive fixtures of this opening phase of […]
In the same way that oil is part of the oil business, stupidity is part of the football business. This Simon Kuper statement perfectly encapsulates Roma’s management under their current owners over the past year. This notion reached its zenith in their recent match against Bologna, where a disheartening defeat cast ominous shadows over Roma’s […]
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter narrowly beat Roma away at the Stadio Olimpico in a game that was end to end but was caught in a stranglehold for its best parts. Inter captain Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the second half was enough to decide the encounter as Inter moved into 2nd place in the Serie A table. […]
Lazio finally secured their first Serie A victory of the season at the Stadio Olimpico, bringing a sense of relief to the team and its supporters. Maurizio Sarri’s men struggled in the first half, thanks to Torino’s aggressive approach, but eventually found solutions in the second period to break down Torino’s defensive block. Tactical analysis […]
Matching three-at-the-back systems and little shot activity, this is what they mean by Calcio. In classic throwback Serie A action, it was the individual battles that took centerstage, but AS Roma needs to be more creative if they are to break the ceiling above them. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Serie […]
One week before the Champions League final, Internazionale had a final opportunity to rehearse their methods. Torino laid the perfect ground for them to execute, but when the hosts adapted in the second half, where Inter able to cope that well? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Battles aren’t won on the battlefield […]
Milan looked to end a disastrous run of form of four straight losses and seven matches without a win when they took on Torino, who were now just one spot behind them in the table. The pressure was starting to show in Stefano Pioli’s tactical decisions as he switched up systems in the previous couple […]
After an abysmal European performance against Maccabi Haifa, Juventus faced Torino in a heated Turin derby. Ultimately, a sense of togetherness and will to fight helped Juve to overcome their city rivals, winning their first (!) away game of the season and partially restoring some faith in Allegri’s capabilities to turn the negative period around. […]