Palermo FC have emerged as one of the most intriguing set-piece threats in European football, as their efficiency from corners has become impossible to ignore. Paramount to this threat is Filippo Ranocchia, whose average of 0.196 set-play xA per 90 minutes ranks as the second-highest in the world—trailing only Miro...
Italy is entering a new era on the international stage, one of transition, patience and compromise. A new generation of raw talent is replacing the old guard, which has been shrouded in ambiguity. Former Man City and Internazionale boss Roberto Mancini is overseeing this cohort changeover, but the future of Gli Azzurri looks...
It was raining goals for the visitors as it turned out to be one of the most entertaining games in Serie A in recent times. Sassuolo's energetic play proved to be the decisive factor in their victory against the fourth-place home club, which aims for a spot in the Champions...
A lethal goal-scorer at youth level with Inter Milan, Andrea Pinamonti (185cm/6’1”, 72kg/158lbs) is looking to reach his full potential in Serie A away from the Nerazzurri. In his first full season in senior football, the lifelong Inter fan joined Frosinone on loan, embarking on a season-long relegation battle. Despite...
Monday night saw Juventus vs Sassuolo in Serie A. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to answer...
The use of data in football is now relatively widespread, both within the game itself, as part of a recruitment structure, and throughout the media, where even mainstream outlets have started to incorporate data into their content. In truth, the entire world of football and the industry surrounding the game...
On Sunday Milan beat Sassuolo 3-0 to win their first Serie A title in eleven years. The Rossoneri travelled to the Mapei Stadium knowing that a draw would be enough to claim their nineteenth scudetto. Inter who were in second place were two points behind their rivals with a worse...
Sassuolo started to get back on track lately after an inconsistent performance in the first half of the Serie A season. They have achieved five victories in their last eight games and while that was a result of the team's efforts, one of the players impressed and had a huge...
Sassuolo had been one of the most entertaining teams to watch over the last few years under Roberto De Zerbi, and their displays have been a pleasant surprise in the tactical world. That’s why it was interesting to see whether or not the club’s new coach, Alessio Dionisi, could continue...
Sassuolo hosted Napoli on Tuesday night in what looked to be a potential banana-skin game for Luciano Spalletti’s side. The Azzurri were coming into this fixture at the Mapei Stadium in fine form in Serie A, having trounced Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio 4-0 in the previous league game. By the hour...
