After a strong start, Milan came away with the win despite a complicated second half in which Rafael Leão received a red card and forced his team to battle courageous Sampdoria until the last breath of the game. Sampdoria used the wings to trouble Milan, but Pioli’s men responded with character. Tactical analysis and match […]
Lyon manager Rudi Garcia adopted a traditional 4-3-3 system – electing to field his three most technical midfielders. The outcome completely overwhelmed Pablo Sousa and Bordeaux, who struggled to establish their buildup play and negotiate a more athletic OL press. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. Significant injuries to Memphis Depay and Jeff […]
This game had it all: a goalkeeping howler, a penalty save and let’s not forget the small matter of four red cards. Marco Giampaolo’s Milan career was on the line before this fixture and his tactical switch up yielded more questions than answers, but he managed to escape the Stadio Luigis Ferraris with all three […]
First Fiorentina scared them, then they slowly deceived them, only to dismantle Milan once and for all in a second half that could not have gone worse for Giampaolo’s side. The newly appointed manager is left walking on a thin line, which is likely to break at any minute. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Inter’s responded to their disappointing Champions League draw to Slavia Praha with a textbook Antonio Conte display. This win ensured their rampage in Serie A continued as they disarmed a helpless Milan side still in search of its identity for the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. If Antonio Conte’s spell at […]
A seven times Champions League winning club Including Europan Cups got traded as the pledge in an unpaid loan. To an American hedge fund. AC Milan’s recent history sums up a lot of football’s current problems. Roughly a year into the new ownership, however, most of the turbulence seems over and this fallen giant may […]
Torino impressed with a dominant high pressing style and successful attacks down the flanks. In the entire game, Sampdoria could not overcome the man-marking of the hosts. Despite a late goal by Sampdoria, the hosts were worthy of the three points with a 2-1 victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Chris Baker. Torino have […]
In a battle of two attractive Serie A teams and two highly rated managers, Atalanta Bergamo proved worthy winners because of the quality chances they created, especially in the second half. The tactical battle provided a very clear danger zone to attack in this game for Atalanta. After not exploiting it enough in a rather […]
After scoring an early goal, Juventus looked as if they were easily cruising towards three more points to add to their already impressive league tally. The Video Assistant Referee decided against that scenario, as both teams got some help at different stages in the match. Most notably, Sampdoria’s equalizer in stoppage time got ruled out, […]
Internazionale looked like being held to a goalless stalemate away at UC Sampdoria had it not been for Marcelo Brozović’s superb last-gasp winner. The home side began strong, but it was Inter’s sustained pressure and tactical tweaks that arguably sealed the win for Luciano Spalletti’s men. Marco Giampaolo’s Sampdoria has found their feet in the […]