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Tactics Below👇

Formation and Roles:

• Advanced Center-Backs: Inter’s three center-backs, Bastoni, Acerbi, and Pavard, act like liberos. They push up into the final third, exploiting the space created by the pressing midfielders and strikers. This approach turns them into unexpected playmakers, often assisting goals through crosses from the wing-backs.

• Wing-Backs (WB): Dimarco and Dumfries play versatile roles. Not only do they stay wide to deliver crosses, but they also drift inside, pulling opposition full-backs and creating space for the advancing center-backs. Their movement interchanges with the center-backs, adding unpredictability to Inter’s attacking approach.

Midfield:

• Calhanoglu as DLP: Calhanoglu operates as a deep-lying playmaker. Formerly a number 10, he now sits deeper, using Inzaghi’s system to get more time and space, allowing him to deliver creative passes from various angles.

• Roaming Playmakers: Mkhitaryan and Barella serve as two number 8s, acting as roaming playmakers. Positioned slightly deeper, they drop into the wide center-back spaces, facilitating fluid movement and increasing the gap between the opposition’s lines.

Forward Line:

• Dual Forwards: Inter’s two-striker setup features Martínez as a Deep-Lying Forward (DLF), dropping into space to link midfield and attack, while Thuram functions as a Target Forward (TF), pushing the backline deeper and creating space for Martínez to exploit.

• Team Mentality: Attacking: Inter adopts an attacking mentality, always looking to move forward and create opportunities rather than sitting back or controlling possession passively.

• Width: Balanced: The team maintains a balanced width, providing flexibility to attack through both central and wide areas depending on the situation, enhancing their unpredictability.

• Tempo: Fast: The players are instructed to play at a high tempo, keeping the ball moving quickly to exploit spaces and prevent the opposition from organizing their defense.

• Creative Freedom: Expressive: Inzaghi encourages his players to be expressive, allowing them to make creative choices and adapt to fluid movements, crucial for breaking down stubborn defenses.

Balanced Defensive Line: Inter maintains a mid-level line to balance between staying compact and allowing defenders to push up when needed. This approach provides flexibility against various opponents, whether they sit deep or counter quickly.

All Over Pressing: The team applies pressure across the entire field, looking to win back possession as quickly as possible and disrupt the opponent's build-up.

Committed Tackling: Players are encouraged to engage with strong, assertive tackles, showing Inzaghi's desire for his side to play with intensity and commitment in defense.

Early Crosses: Inter favors early crosses, aiming to quickly find players in the box before the defense can settle, especially useful with advanced wing-backs like Dimarco and Dumfries providing width.

Through Balls: Inter players are encouraged to play through balls, taking advantage of space created by the opposition press and finding forwards making forward runs.

Mixed Passing Style: The passing is varied, blending short passes with longer ones to keep opponents guessing and maintain fluidity in attack.

Mixed Passing Focus: By focusing on both flanks and the center, Inter ensures a versatile attack that can adjust based on opposition weaknesses.