Milan looked to end a disastrous run of form of four straight losses and seven matches without a win when they took on Torino, who were now just one spot behind them in the table. The pressure was starting to show in Stefano Pioli’s tactical decisions as he switched up systems in the previous couple […]
A match characterized by an evident tactical disparity, as Inter Milan backed up the success in the Supercup derby with a determined performance, whereas AC Milan were unable to shake off the heavy difficulties from last weeks. Simone Inzaghi, again, yielded the results of his well-structured gameplan in front of a sluggish Stefano Pioli side. […]
Napoli’s excellence has laid down the gauntlet to Milan. They ideally required all three points to keep up another title charge, but what played out on the pitch did not stick to the script. Lazio coasted to a significant victory that has raised the stakes in another of Serie A’s dramatic plots. Tactical analysis and […]
Possession dominance does not equate to opportunities. AC Milan controlled but was uncreative, AS Roma were opened but not punished and leave your victim for too long, he may just have the last laugh. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to […]
Only a few loose ends remained ahead of the final round of group stage fixtures. Group E was one of those, pitting together two contestants vying to end up best of the rest and reach the knockout stages. In this open exchange of blows, the individual quality of the Italians produced a scoreline by the […]
An early Fikayo Tomori red card helped change the course of the game and allowed Chelsea to claim three vital points in their quest for the Champions League knockout stages. Two first-half goals sealed the deal for Graham Potter’s men, who produced a very assured display in a hostile atmosphere at San Siro. Tactical analysis […]
With notable absences on both sides, Milan overran Juve’s midfield by concentrating more quality in the middle of the pitch. Stefano Pioli’s fluid formation surprised an overly static and exposed Juventus. This places Massimiliano Allegri’s predicament under more scrutiny while Milan bounce back from the heavy defeat against Chelsea in the Champions League. Tactical analysis […]
The same undue agitation that helped Graham Potter attain his new post in west London may be his undoing if Chelsea’s results are not to the owner’s palette. Thankfully, his men got over the line with a display whose parallels to the recent past exhibited the class of one key figure. Tactical analysis and match […]
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 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 […]