Since the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, Juventus had blossomed into one of Serie A’s attractive teams. Another season of Champions League football looked set, only for stumbles to lead to a complete roadblock by Fiorentina. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Five teams separated by five points, only three Champions League places available. […]
After a frantic early phase in which Inter struck first and sought to assert control through their structured 3-5-2, Fiorentina gradually grew into the contest at the Stadio Artemio Franchi with improved positional balance and stronger control of second phases. Paolo Vanoli responded effectively to the early setback, disrupting Cristian Chivu’s rhythm and guiding his […]
Inter Milan defeated Torino 2-0 at the Olimpico Grande Torino scoring two goals on the evening. Nicola Zalewski’s curling effort opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half and a penalty converted by Kristjan Asllani in the second half sealed the victory for Inter with Torino unable to break Inter’s resolve. Inter kept […]
After twenty minutes, Internazionale spent a vast majority of the game in total control – but a couple of unfortunate events nearly put ten-man Torino within the realms of taking something from this game. How come Inter are leaking these goals? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Both teams may have been on […]
The Torino buildup has established strong central patterns since the start of the season, but Lazio brought a defensive plan that broke these combinations from forming. By pressing outwards and utilizing transitions, Lazio inflicted a first league defeat for Torino this season. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Topping the Serie A table […]