As we have reached the midway point of the current Serie A season, there is no doubt that this year’s campaign is the most competitive season we have witnessed in a very long time. Without further ado, here are three key points we have grasped throughout the first thrilling and captivating 19 weeks of the 2021-2022 Serie A season.
Dusan Vlahovic Is Far from Overrated
Since the start of the season, many supporters of the Serie A have questioned whether or not Dusan Vlahovic was capable of maintaining the bar he has set for himself after his successful campaign last year. As it stands, Vlahovic has proven each and every one his doubters wrong.
The young Serbian striker has managed to obtain 16 goals and 2 assists in 19 games, making himself the leading goalscorer so far within the Serie A. in addition, the talisman has managed to score 34 Serie A goals within a calendar year, surpassing the 33-goal record set by the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is no doubt that Vlahovic is on course to becoming a world-class striker as the 22 year old Serbian has managed to become the focal point of Fiorentina’s attack through his excellent composure in front of goal and clinical finishing.
Simone Inzaghi Is the Perfect Successor for Antonio Conte
Many supporters have questioned the Nerazzurri’s appointment of Simone Inzaghi as manager after Antonio Conte’s departure. Despite the questionable signing of the former Lazio manager, Inzaghi has proven his worth throughout the first half of the season in the dugout for Inter.
Since his recent arrival, the Italian tactician has drifted away from Conte’s calculated defensive style and has implemented a philosophy that involves free-roaming attacking play. As a result of his adjustments, Inzaghi has managed to get his Inter squad playing an exciting, fast-paced possessive style of calcio, one that has allowed his players to flourish on the pitch.
So far this season, Inzaghi’s squad have showed no signs of struggling within the final third as Inter are currently the best offensive team in the league with 49 goals in 19 games. In addition, Inzaghi has managed to maintain structure and organization under the 3-5-2 formation as the Nerazzurri have only conceded 15 goals in 19 games.
With Inter currently possessing two more points compared to Conte’s Inter side at this particular point of time last season, as well as a spot into the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in a decade, Inzaghi is on track to being Inter’s best appointment since the departure of José Mourinho after their treble-winning year in 2010.
Fiorentina’s Dreams of European Football Can Become a Reality
Since the arrival of Vincenzo Italiano at the helm of Fiorentina, the Italian manager has taken La Viola by storm through the application of fearless, attacking style on the pitch. The acquisitions of Nicolas Gonzalez, Lucas Torreira, and Álvaro Odriozola have added intensity and innovation in Fiorentina’s offensive play within the league.
As it stands, Fiorentina are joint-fifth with Roma, possessing 32 points each. Although the thought of Fiorentina featuring in a European tournament seemed outrageous at the beginning of the season, Italiano’s men have managed to pull the impossible and surpassed the expectations of many viewers and supporters.
With La Viola currently finding their rhythm as they possess a seven-game unbeaten streak, there is no reason why Fiorentina are incapable of fulfilling their aspirations of obtaining European football next season.