Author: Owen Arabia

Roma vs Sassuolo Tactical Analysis: Defense Woes in Mourinho Absence

Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Tactical Analysis
The difference between good sides and top teams is the ability to get results under all circumstances. It is ironic that a Mourinho team, a side that prepares to play with ten, or without a manager in training, was unable to put it together on match day. The largest takeaway however is that Sassuolo have a rising star with Armand Laurienté.
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Maurizio Sarri vented against the conditions of the pitch of the Stadio Olimpico following the nil-nil draw versus Udinese.

Napoli vs Lazio Tactical Analysis: Sarri’s Tactics Lift High-Flying Biancocelesti

Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Analysis
Maurizio Sarri eyed up three points on his return to his former club. The heavyweight clash had many excited to watch the match unfold at the Stadio Maradona. Lazio handed Napoli their second loss of the season in Napoli. As far as one-nil matches go this one certainly delivers. Lazio executed Sarri’s game plan perfectly and were about to come away with a result despite not being the better team. 
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Milan’s horrible run of from extended as they lost again to Inter. However, it was not for a lack of changes as Pioli’s men lined up in a novel shape

Inter vs Milan Tactical Analysis: Pioli Woes Continue as Nerazzurri Dominate

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Serie A, Super Cup, Tactical Analysis
In the second edition of the Derby della Madonnina in just three weeks, Milan’s horrible run of from extended as they lost again to bitter cross city rivals Inter. However, it was not for a lack of changes as Stefano Pioli’s men lined up in a novel shape. The question of what Milan learned from their 0-3 thrashing in Saudi Arabia would become evident quickly.
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