Rohit Kumaran
@kumaran_rohit3
Published: January 2, 2025
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07:25 PMGasperini’s team selection raised a few eyebrows with Scalvini replacing Ederson, it is now evident as to why. Scalvini acts as the primary receiver during buildup, with De Roon positioned slightly higher (staggered pivot) to stretch Inter’s press and create passing lanes.
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07:25 PMAtalanta have shifted away from their aggressive m2m press to a more compact setup. Inter’s buildup counters this by having Mkhitaryan & Barella drop into the backline, to stretch Atalanta’s press and create passing lanes. Dimarco tucks in as a LB with Dumfries providing width.
