On Saturday, Igor Tudor kickstarted his reign as Juventus head coach with a 1-0 win over Genoa in entrance of his residence supporters who gave him a heat welcome on his return to the Allianz Stadium.
Though it was a slim victory, the efficiency was encouraging sufficient to recommend the Bianconeri may certainly get again heading in the right direction, at the least for what’s left of the marketing campaign.
After taking on from the sacked Thiago Motta, the Croatian instantly ditched the 4-2-3-1 system, changing it along with his favorite 3-4-2-1.
However other than the numbers on paper, followers and observers have been capable of observe a number of main variations from the disappointing Motta period. Whereas the newly-found enthusiasm and preventing spirit are synonymous with managerial modifications, a few of the tactical facets could have caught us without warning, particularly with how swiftly they have been included.
Calciomercato picked up three fascinating tactical manoeuvres that have been seen on Tudor’s debut, starting with the vertical play.
When Motta was in cost, the Bianconeri have been too gradual in advancing the ball, at instances futilely hugging possession with out with the ability to discover a breakthrough.
Alternatively, Tudor has no need to keep up the ball for prolonged spells, however fairly asks his gamers to carry the ball ahead as rapidly as doable. It was this method that led to Kenan Yildiz’s winner, as he instructed Teun Koopmeiners to play it ahead on the throw-in.
The second facet was the three-man backline that was prepared to take dangers, particularly Renato Veiga who operated on the coronary heart of the defence. The teenager evoked recollections of Leonardo Bonucci along with his lengthy balls which have been largely correct, whereas Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly have been prepared to drive the ball ahead at instances.
Lastly, the position of attacking midfielders is essential in Tudor’s system. Yildiz appeared relieved to play in a extra central position fairly than being restricted to the wings. His influence proves how devastating he could be when given the liberty to roam everywhere in the attacking third.
Alternatively, Koopmeiners nonetheless has some enchancment to do, however the early indicators recommend he has extra to supply on this system, particularly if paired with Randal Kolo Muani who is superb at combining along with his teammates and bringing others into play. Nevertheless it stays to be seen if the Croatian will probably be prepared to sacrifice Dusan Vlahovic in favour of the Frenchman.
