Three defeats in six away games, the Champions needed a result away to a fellow challenger to send a message. It was not pretty in Rome, but that is the fashion that Antonio Conte does not mind abiding by, as long as he is the victor. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
The pressure is on for Antonio Conte and newly-appointed Rafaelle Palladino, to repair their fractured frameworks. Three goals before half-time gave Napoli a new lease of life in their 3-4-3 system, but will this change sustain results? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Traditionally, international breaks are used for clubs to wind down […]
After a fast start from Como, Napoli got back into the match as a more even game state grew. Despite both teams finding advantages against one another, creativity fell far short of ever breaking the deadlock after an early penalty save. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When coaches face their former players […]
Acknowledgement is the first step in recovery. Another defeat could have ramped up the pressure on Antonio Conte, but a win over Internazionale has got Napoli back in pole position: amidst David Neres starting upfront, and the rewards reaped by Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We […]
After defeat at the weekend, Napoli anticipated a big performance in Europe to return to form, only to be handed a brutal humiliation. In a game of heavy man-marking, the Napoli defense collapsed as PSV Eindhoven stormed through from a variety of positional rotations and tensions created against the low block. Tactical analysis and match […]
Despite their longstanding presence in Italian coaching, Allegri and Conte faced off for the first time in twelve years. After exploiting the man-to-man press, AC Milan caused Napoli great frustration as the champions struggled to build through the deep block. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free […]
The balance of this match was determined early on by Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card. From that point on, it was attack versus defense, with City trying to break down Napoli’s five-man low-block defense. Eventually they broke through in the second half thanks to excellent moments from the likes of Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and […]
A three-goal lead should be enough to comfortably see out a game, but the Italian champions can still put themselves into a position of discomfort, even when the opponent has struggled to create throughout the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After slow starts to the new Serie A season, two title-winning […]
Napoli picked up right where they left off, with a McTominay header following a well-developed play down the right flank and a defensive setup that remains difficult to break. Additionally, De Bruyne marked his first appearance with the new club by scoring from a free kick.Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. Sassuolo’s purgatory […]
The Scudetto returned to Neapolitan hands after Napoli secured victory over Cagliari. After the promise of high drama and swinging outcomes, Antonio Conte’s team produced one of their more comfortable performances of the season. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to […]