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. […]
Atalanta’s momentum is finally halted; Hellas Verona provided the solution to Serie A’s most troublesome side with a 3-4-2-1 shape to match their visitors. Atalanta were disrupted throughout the game and failed to build attacks consistently. On the other side, Verona made the most of their aerial advantage to spoil a truly renewed title race. […]
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 […]
Two overlapping systems were held to a draw by goalkeeping performances and some luck on Verona’s side. With the post being hit twice by Luis Alberto, Lazio probably will be disappointed with the result, even though they never seemed in total control of a game Verona was capable of managing through different stages. Tactical analysis […]