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Napoli Vs Inter Tactical Analysis & How To Coach Patterns Of Play In A 3-4-3
Today, we have a post-match tactical analysis piece on Napoli vs Inter along with a tactical theory piece on how to coach patterns of play in a 3-4-3 formation.
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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 campaign.
At the same time, Inter can consider this draw a negative result as they were the first to score and could have protected their advantage for longer since they conceded the equalising goal near the end of the game.
We can say that Inter passed this difficult test with relative success.
The draw suits their standings, keeping them at the top and Napoli at the second spot.
Selim Ben Hmida’s tactical analysis article will explore both teams’ tactics and formations and study their strengths and errors in this game.
The analysis will also shed light on both teams’ styles of play, what they had to avoid during this match, and what they should change for the upcoming ones.
Below, we look at 6 patterns of play you can use in the 3-4-3 formation and similar formations such as 3-4-1-2, 3-4-2-1 and 3-5-2.
4 patterns of play are for wide penetration, while the other 2 are for central penetration.
If you coach the 3-4-3 system or participate in any high-level coaching courses, such as the UEFA A or B licence, where patterns of play are a requirement, you may find the information below valuable.
While developing this series of passing and moving patterns, I share what has worked for me on the training ground, taking influence from some of Europe’s finest teams operating in this formation.
Among some of the most effective in attack this season is Gian Piero Gasperini‘s Atalanta, who are currently in a 3-way Serie A title race with Antonio Conte’s Napoli and Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan.
Gian Piero Gasperini tactics at Atalanta are a hot topic for tactical analysis writers this season, and it is no wonder why.
The Serie A side has owned the 3-4-1-2 formation while boasting the highest xG in Europe.
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