MANCINI - THE TRIAL OF NINE
Inter scored nine good signings favoring all the requests made by the coach.
Now it is up to Mancio.
MANCIO, IT IS NOW UP TO YOU.
Melo plus Ljajic. And so the coach has an Inter squad worthy of the Scudetto.
Felipe and Kondogbia are the wall in front of the defense, the Serbian with Jovetic and Perisic to inspire Icardi.
But in the 4-2-3-1, the problem remains is tactical balance.
Milan - Roberto Mancini now has his gallery of champions imagined and realized. A revolution that is probably unprecedented for Italian football. But now, it begins the work that is even more complicated for the Inter coach. Turning an idea of fantasy football into a team that is capable to quickly find a common ground on the tactical project and to win the Scudetto. The feeling is that the 4-2-3-1 represents a great challenge for Mancino. An comprehensible choice because on paper, Inter can become a deadly goal machine. But to reach this goal, there is a magic word that needs to happen: balance. Will Inter coach able to convey his message in a football dressing room full of new faces that come from different football cultures? At least at the very beginning, the true leader is him, the coach. One more responsibility that certainly does not scare someone like Mancio.
Melo and the magical square Three million well spent, Mancini is sure. The Inter coach is one of many coaches who are in love with Felipe Melo. The reason is simple. The Brazilian has two qualities: is an formidable ball hunter and has vision of plays and cultivated legs (good foot work?). There are few players in the world that can guarantee those two qualities which are very important tactically. Carlos Dunga, thanks to the presence of Felipe on the field, was able to impose his idea of the magic square to the Selecao. Remember the Confederations Cup in 2009? Pato, Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano, all together on the field. Felipe was so huge that the Brazilian defense can take whatever that was thrown at it and then started counterattacks with great quality. We wonder if Mancini has in mind something similar to that of the Selecao. Surely, he has in mind an Inter that have a poker up front: Icardi, Perisic, Jovetic and Palacio. Or Ljajic. If Melo can hold it, all is possible. Yeh, key is if. If he can hold. Because the other side of Felipe is… emotionally fragile. Sometimes, he can ruin everything thanks to his excessive competitive spirit. The Selecao burned his World Cup ambitions in South Afrida just for a moment of madness of the midfielder. Even with Kondogbia on this side, same madness could happen. The presence at the side of a man with a personality of Melo will surely help. With a midfield of three, there will be an extra space for Guarin, Brozovic, and Medel. The Chilean can be a vice-Melo but we are talking about two different worlds.
Central forward or false 9 The new and deeper Inter can tactical projects for the offensive department. The established formula is the one with the classic central forward. So, one with Icardi. The Argentinian bomber is no longer a risky bet. At the sound of his goals, he deserves to be in the central of the ambitious project of Inter. Icardi needs a team that can enhance his quality. Translated: other strikers that do not clog the penalty area and a team that can provide quality crosses. Perisic is a perfect option. Because the former Wolfsburg player also will provide support in the midfield when Inter do not have possession. Other strikers can have multiple functions: Ljajic ensures crosses from the wings; Jo-Jo is the perfect solution for a link up outside the area or an assist for his teammate. And Palacio is a mix of the two.
Plan B But the arrival of Ljajic gives Mancini a plan B. That is an attack without a reference point. It was Montella, during the days at Fiorentina, who invented the tandem of Ljajic and Jovetic. A deadly duo that is very good at creating opportunities for the midfielders. With this option, both Perisic and Palacio will function very well, both are quality forwards. Since the beginning, Inter have changed quite a bit. This is going to be a headache also for the opposing coaches. There is a big difference when it comes to preparing to face Icardi as a central forward or against Ljajic.
Miranda-Murillo, what a tandem The defense of Inter already seems to have a solid foundation. Everything starts with the central pair of Miranda and Murillo. A wall. Two investments that Inter made very early on are already in perfect harmony with Italian football. Mancini, however, has a wide selection of fullbacks. Juan Jesus was just an option of emergency. Based on the transfer market, Montoya should be your right back and the newest Telles on the opposite side. But Santon started well and can be a viable alternative. It is obvious that Mancini will have difficult deciding his back four. Rightly. Because a born-to-attack Inter must also have a safety net behind to rely on.
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