Napoli’s balanced defensive 4-1-4-1 system neutralized an already flawed Milan attack, but was unable to prevent two individual moments that snatched away the win. Although Napoli’s buildup sorely wounded the visitors, they only found the necessary breakthroughs on a couple of occasions. As a result, the hosts were ultimately falling into the usual loop of […]
While hosting AS Roma, Napoli utilized different offensive tools to compensate for the defensive problems their attacking eagerness caused. In a lively matchup, a clinical Roma counterattack looked enough to salvage a draw. However, some Insigne brilliance helped secure a deserved Napoli win. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. The outstanding form of […]
Napoli’s defensive system was yet again a burden Juventus were unable to cope with, reaching the finish line having created no dangerous chances on goal. Juve tumbled over their own issues once more, as Gennaro Gattuso’s diligent defense was enough to lift the Coppa Italia trophy after penalties. Tactical analyses and match report by Kareem […]
Carlo Ancelotti left Napoli in ruins, eleventh in Serie A and with their confidence shattered. At first, even Gennaro Gattuso could not handle the ruins, until the missing piece of the puzzle completed the manager’s scheme, leading his team into sixth place through the simplicity of his ideas. Written by Kareem Bianchi. By the end […]
Inter started brightly, got the vital opening goal within two minutes and pressed Napoli deep in their own half. Generally, Inter dominated the ball and were faced with the task of breaking down Napoli’s solid 4-5-1 shape. They had some interesting mechanisms up their sleeve but were unable to make it count. Napoli’s equalizer just […]
A frustrating evening for the visitors came forth from their inadequacies in attack just as much as it was due to a very well-drilled and aggressive defense from their opponents. All the possession for Barça but only the one goal, albeit a crucial one, to show for it. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter […]
Club football has entered its decisive phase, with lots to play for in every competition. Last week we previewed the first four matches of the knock-out stage. Today we focus on Tuesday’s ties of the most important tournament in club football: the Champions League. Article by Manasvin Andra, Kareem Bianchi and Joel Parker. Chelsea – […]
Gennaro Gattuso’s defensive plan once again caught an Italian top team unprepared, as clinical finishing placed Napoli in the lead despite only sporadically breaking through Inter’s pressing. Antonio Conte desperately searched for an equalizer by discharging all of the weapons at hand, but came up empty-handed. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Sunday’s […]
Napoli’s diligence finally gifted Gattuso his second Serie A win against the most esteemed of opponents. Juve’s second half performance had nothing to do with Sarriball, and while Juve experienced a small identity crisis, Napoli swiftly took the lead to run away with a deserved victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. When […]
Napoli had the ball, but Fiorentina ran the show for most of the game. The visitors happily spent large parts of the game in a low block and their solid defensive plan neatly exploited the issues in a flawed Napoli side. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. When Serie A opened its gates, […]