Dribbling has long been one of football’s most eye-catching actions—a burst of creativity capable of shifting momentum in an instant. This tactical analysis examines how dribbling serves as a strategic mechanism within various systems and styles of play, focusing on the roles of Rafael Leão at AC Milan, Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembélé at Paris Saint-Germain, and the...
The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final is a clash of contrasting philosophies. On one side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), under Luis Enrique, have developed into an exciting, fluid attacking team, blending youthful dynamism with devastation. On the other hand, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan epitomises defensive resilience, constantly changing shapes, and ruthlessness...
Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. The world's eyes will be on the UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan on Saturday, May 31st. Both teams have come a long way and faced many challenges to reach the...
We have all observed how Declan Rice scored two goals from direct free kicks to facilitate Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. It is widely recognised that direct free kicks can be decisive in football, particularly when a team possesses skilled...
Napoli hosted Inter Milan in what was a major battle in the title race. Inter succeeded in avoiding defeat at a very difficult stadium against one of the toughest teams this season, if not the toughest, as Napoli have been the favourites for the title since the start of the...
The competition is intensifying in Serie A. Napoli top the table with 50 points after 21 matches, just three points ahead of Inter Milan, who have 47 points and played one less match. Atalanta and Lazio follow them, with 43 and 39 points in third and fourth place, respectively. Napoli...
So far in the 2024/25 Serie A campaign, a number of standout players, particularly younger players, have been linked with a move to a ‘bigger’ club. But what about the older, more experienced players who are still delivering quality performances on a consistent basis? These days, there is so much...
Inter Milan are aiming to secure another Serie A title this season, facing tough competition from Atalanta and Napoli, who are right there with them in the title race. Known for their quick counterattacking, Inter Milan plans to leverage its strengths to reclaim the Serie A crown. This tactical analysis will examine...
Turkey will be participating in Euro 2024 starting from June 14 with the hope of achieving the best possible result, starting by overcoming the group stage. Looking at the squad and the team's recent results, things look promising,, and the overall mood surrounding the team reflects optimism about their ability...
On Saturday evening, the eyes of the footballing world were firmly fixed on the San Siro as AC Milan and Internazionale locked horns in the 176th Derby della Madonnina. It was a high-octane match full of emotion, where Milan emerged as 3-2 victors against their crosstown rivals, handing Inter their...
Last season’s Serie A champions Inter Milan have jumped into a new challenge with a managerial change that will make their title defence journey even more intriguing. Antonio Conte left after helping them win their first title since 2009/10 with José Mourinho. After his departure, Inter introduced their new manager,...
Despite being crowned Serie A 2020/21 champions, Inter Milan have one of the most difficult summers covered in uncertainty around the club’s future and the squad. Their most important player, Romelu Lukaku, just rejoined his old club, Chelsea, and while they got a hefty sum for the striker, it will...
