Tag: Tactical Trends

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 6: Magical Dybala, Unyielding Handanovic

Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
After representing Calcio in various European competitions, the majority of the big boys appeared to be exhausted or rather dizzy. But one way or another, each of them managed to scrape through and escape with a slim win. So let's review the action from the Serie A weekend in our tops and flops from Round 6.  
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Juventus Squad Analysis: Are the Bianconeri Stronger or Weaker this Season?

Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market
As we all witnessed throughout the course of the Calciomercato, Juventus sporting director Federico Cherubini and company were relentless in their efforts to bolster Massimiliano Allegri's squad, especially following the departure of some the most celebrated names at the club. So at the end of the day, does the Old Lady boast a stronger team in comparison to last season's?
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Inter Squad Analysis: Are the Nerazzurri Stronger or Weaker This Season?

Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market
Perhaps the early signs on the pitch haven't been too positive for the Nerazzurri, but let's remember that they were the favorites on many observers' books prior to the season's kickoff. So this contradictory situation poses the following question: Is the Inter squad stronger or weaker compared to last season?
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Milan were rumored to have hit an insurmountable roadblock in the negotiation with Rafael Leao, but they publicly dismissed the chatter.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 5: Super Leao Settles Milan Derby

AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
Luckily for us Calcio fanatics, Europe's most fascinating derby fulfilled its promise and some more, while Atalanta took advantage of all the chaos to snatch the lead with a routine win over Monza on Monday night. So let's recap the action by highlighting the best and worst performers of the weekend in the tops and flop of Serie A Round 5.
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High-performing Milan eased past an out-of-sorts Bologna at San Siro on Saturday evening to bounce back from last week's draw in Bergamo

Milan Squad Analysis: Are the Rossoneri Stronger or Weaker This Season?

AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Tactics Review, Transfer Market
This summer, the quietest Calcio giant this market was undoubtedly the reining champions themselves. Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara only added few names to the Milan squad. So did the Rossoneri rest on their laurels following their first Scudetto triumph in eleven years, or did they opted for quality rather than quantity.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is highly unlikely to join Napoli, despite Jorge Mendes trying to make it happen to allow him to continue playing in the Champions League.

Ronaldo to Napoli? The Pros and Cons of the Rumored Transfer

Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market
It's that time of the year again. The summer vacation is drawing its last breath, the grieving children are preparing for their return to school, and Jorge Mendes is trying to orchestrate another late escape for his most famed client. The super agent has been throwing baits all over the Old Continent in the hopes of rescuing Cristiano Ronaldo from his worst nightmare, otherwise known as The UEFA Europa League.
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From Afterthought to Stalwart: How Spalletti Resurrected Lobotka

Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends
The Partenopei lost the services Insigne and Koulibaly, yet, they still possess a devastating left winger and an unyielding centre back with a knack for goals. But aside from stunning impact of summer signings Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-jae, manager Luciano Spalletti has succeeded in lifting the dust off Stanislav Lobotka, who has finally become a key figure in the starting lineup.
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Let's recall five young players that Inter sold before eventually regretting the decision once they cemented themselves as top stars elsewhere

From Signori to Coutinho: Five Young Players That Inter Regretted Selling

Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends
The football gods are demanding a sacrifice from and it will come in the form of talented Primavera product Cesare Casade. So will the Nerazzurri end up biting their fingers yet again? Let's recall five young players that Inter sold before eventually regretting the decision once they cemented themselves as top stars while plying their trade elsewhere.
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