Luciano Spalletti has a reputation for being the right coach at the wrong time. With an array of club legends all departing in the summer, perhaps a similar fate was awaiting him once again. But excellent summer signings adopting his old-school possession methods, may be the perfect marriage for Napoli to dominate Serie A this […]
In a hard-fought match, Milan rued their chances, perhaps losing undeservedly for the first time this season. On the other hand, Napoli showed desire and spirit, coming out with a win which renews their beliefs in Luciano Spalletti’s ideas and keeps their favorable momentum going. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. Title […]
After a sublime first half, Napoli blew away Klopp’s Liverpool with an outstanding display of attacking football. For a night, Napoli stole their opponents’ trademark style made of pressing and verticality, leaving the Reds reflecting on one of their most disappointing European defeats in recent years. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. […]
A game that promised entertainment produced a more intriguing tactical battle in a tightly contested first half. Napoli’s quality shone through in a more chaotic second half, ensuring the away side left the Stadio Olimpico with three well-deserved points that took them to the summit of Serie A. Tactical analysis and match report by James […]
Napoli could not afford to drop points. They went into the lead at half-time, but slight adjustments in the buildup from José Mourinho firmly placed control in AS Roma’s hands. Stephen El Shaarawy’s injury-time finish was devastating, but had been coming. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. With both Milan clubs making strides, […]
Four years on from Fiorentina executing Napoli’s Scudetto dreams, they may have just done it again. Napoli failed to capitalize on early momentum, and structural issues off the ball paved the way for their opponents to provide a crushing blow, in the race for the Serie A title. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
In another highlight Serie A meeting, Atalanta had the better of their visitors in terms of game dynamic through their aggressive press and work in the wide areas was the foundation for them to trouble Napoli between the lines and they caused the most danger in terms of chance creation. But it was Napoli who […]
In what was expected to be a fiercely contested fixture between these two rivals, a mostly scrappy affair was played out. Verona’s man-marking toughened Napoli’s task but their individual quality shone through as dynamic combination play led to a steady stream of attacking danger. Osimhen proved pivotal in spearheading the visitors’ attack with his brace […]
In identical formations, similar avenues were available for both Napoli and Milan in punishing space offered in midfield. This set the scene for a thrilling battle worthy of its billing as a top-of-the-table contest. Napoli’s creative force was blunted in the final third with the Osimhen-reliant play leading to limited chances as Milan proved more […]
After both Milan and Inter were held to draws by sides in the bottom half of the table on Friday, Napoli had a huge chance to jump up to the top of the table in this Serie A cracker. Lazio would be no pushovers though, as they needed to stay at the top of their […]