Category: Serie A

Analysis

Aaron Hickey 2021/22: The Scottish full-back coveted by AC Milan – scout report

Aaron Hickey represents the next elite Scottish full-back to grace a top European League. Hickey joined Serie A side Bologna from Scottish…

March 29, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: How Torino’s defensive system stifled Inter’s attack – tactical analysis

With neither team in particularly good form as of late in the league, Torino and Inter came into this match looking to…

March 15, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: How Allegri’s managerial choices lead to a poor derby day display vs Torino – tactical analysis

Juventus vs Torino, also known as the Derby della Mole, has been a key fixture within the Serie A calendar for over…

February 21, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: How Juventus grabbed a difficult point in the Atalanta draw – tactical analysis

Apart from the Napoli-Inter game, there was another big game in this Serie A fixture as Atalanta hosted Juventus on Sunday. Before…

February 15, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: The textbook off-ball movements demonstrated by Inter and Atalanta – tactical analysis

A clash between the Serie A top four was played on Sunday as Atalanta took on Inter at the Gewiss Stadium. It…

January 20, 2022

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22 Inter vs Lazio preview: How Inzaghi can get revenge – tactical analysis

The Serie A teams came back from the break with some interesting displays. While some of the games were postponed due to…

January 7, 2022

Analysis

Edin Džeko 2021/22: The 35 y/o veteran leading Inter’s attack – scout report

In the summer, Inter were unable to retain their key players because of their financial situation. Even after winning the league, their…

December 21, 2021

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: How Mourinho’s counter-attacking strategies saw Roma thrash Atalanta – tactical analysis

The 18th game week of the 2021/22 Serie A season saw top-4 challengers Atalanta host Roma in a crucial clash for both…

December 20, 2021

Analysis

The quality Rimantė Jonušaitė will bring to Milan Women’s attacking game – tactical analysis

Following the departure of Natasha Dowie at the end of last season, Milan Women found themselves relying solely on Valentina Giacinti as…

November 10, 2021

Cagliari Calcio

Why Mazzarri needs to quickly rectify Cagliari’s catastrophic defensive record – tactical analysis

Cagliari added yet another casualty to their transfer merry-go-round recently when Italian tactician Leonardo Semplici was relieved from his duties back in…

November 6, 2021

Analysis

Serie A 2021/22: Inter Milan’s domination and control undone by an intense final 20 from Lazio – tactical analysis

The 8th game week of Serie A 2021/22 saw an interesting clash between Inter Milan and Lazio as Simone Inzaghi returned to…

October 18, 2021

Analysis

Lazio vs Inter preview: How can Inzaghi control his ex-players’ movement to defend against the Sarriball – tactical analysis

The fight for the Serie A title continues this week with the fixture between Lazio and Inter. Simone Inzaghi will go out…

October 15, 2021

Analysis

Serie A: Atalanta’s underperformance in possession – scout report

Gian Piero Gasperini and his Atalanta didn’t start the new season with the usual confidence and consistency. While they established as one…

September 24, 2021

Analysis

Replacing Romelu: Using xGOLD to identify a new 9 for Inter – data analysis

It’s all occurring in the wild world of football transfers now. Lionel Messi has left Barcelona. Lionel Messi has left Barcelona. Sorry,…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

VIDEO: Allegri’s philosophy at Juventus – tactical analysis

Max Allegri is back in the Old Lady’s dugout leading Juventus for the second time, so it’s time for some tactical analysis.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Matteo Pessina scout report: How Atalanta’s Euro 2020 champion can play a crucial role in Gasperini’s tactics next season

Despite participating only in a few of Italy’s games on Euro 2020, Matteo Pessina’s performance was very important in their road to…

July 30, 2021

Podcast

The TFA Serie A Analysis Podcast #1

We’ve got the inaugural Serie A podcast episode right here!!! Chris Mumford is joined by professional player Daniele Proch, and analysts Lorihanna…

July 15, 2021

Analysis

Juventus vs Inter Milan: did Pirlo’s side deserve to win their clash in Serie A? – tactical analysis

Although Inter Milan have been crowned Serie A champions already, the Derby d’Italia was still a meaningful clash as Juventus were in…

May 18, 2021

Analysis

Possession, patience and pressing: How Juventus must set up tactically to overcome Inter in the Derby d’Italia – tactical analysis

Juventus host Internazionale this weekend in Serie A in yet another rendition of the Derby d’Italia, the fourth time both teams have…

May 14, 2021

Analysis

Torino tweaks: Four key tactical switches that saw them shock Sassuolo

It is no secret that Serie A has played host to some incredible games this season, and this tie between Torino and…

March 20, 2021