Lazio and Inter met in one of the most important games thus far in the season, both fighting for the second spot in the table, trying to dismiss their point difference from the leaders Juventus.
At first, Inter seemed to have the plan for disarming Lazio’s attack, but after a few changes made by Simone Inzaghi in the second half, the Biancocelesti increased the tempo and fought back deservedly reaching the 2-1 win.
A defensive mistake led to Inter conceding a penalty, letting Ciro Immobile score for 26th time in his 24 games this season. The equaliser boosted Lazio’s confidence and their press resulted in doing a complete turnover and getting the three points.
This tactical analysis aims to break down both teams’ tactics and show how Inzaghi’s in-game changes improved Lazio’s performance immediately, making it harder for the Nerazzurri to resist to their efforts in the final third.
Lineups
Both coaches went for the 3-5-2 set-up. Inzaghi’s side were covered by Thomas Strakosha on the goal and Ştefan Radu, Francesco Acerbi and Luiz Felipe as a back-three. Jony played as a left wing-back accompanied by Luis Alberto, Lucas Leiva, Sergej Milinković-Savić and Adam Marušić in the midfield. The front duo included Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo.
Conte didn’t do any changes in the formation too. Daniele Padelli was on the goal, getting the support of Milan Škriniar, Stefan de Vrij and Diego Godín in defence. The midfield area was covered by Ashley Young, Nicolò Barella, Marcelo Brozović, Matías Vecino and Antonio Candreva. Romelu Lukaku led the attack alongside Lautaro Martínez who got back to Serie A action after a suspension.
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