Juventus consolidated their position in the standings with the victory against Lecce, thanks to three points which allowed the Turin club to overtake Frosinone. Coach Gian Piero Spalletti, after the defeat against Lazio, demonstrated that he had adopted a more pragmatic philosophy, opting for a 3-5-2 with four central defenders, one of which in a lateral position, and physical centre-forwards. The result, although not spectacular, confirmed the team's desire to proceed with a more compact and determined structure.
During the match, Spalletti made several substitutions, trying to maintain defensive solidity and take advantage of Douglas Luiz's playmaking. However, key players Kolo Muani and Woltemade have not found the expected form, leaving the team with a lack of attacking creativity. Despite this, Juventus showed an improvement in compactness, although the construction of the game remained partly behind initial expectations.
Milan, after their battle in the Europa League, followed a similar strategy, switching to a 4-4-1-1 with Bartesaghi in the high wing position. Coach Amorim has proven to be pragmatic, focusing on results rather than playing principles. The club maintained its faith in Cardinale, but absences and injuries made managing the bench more delicate. Despite the difficulties, Milan remained undefeated and are in the Champions League zone.
Meanwhile, Inter and Lazio won their respective matches, but were controversially denied penalties. VAR was deactivated, raising questions about compliance with international protocol. Arbitrary decisions were questioned, with particular focus on the handling of VAR calls. President Orsato has come under scrutiny for his handling of disputes, while Inter and Lazio have had to deal with the consequences of refereeing decisions.
At Napoli, Allegri showed a certain slowness in substitutions, slowing down the pace of the match and not intervening promptly. His management was criticized for the lack of sensational reactions and the difficulty in reading the match. The coach also faced disputes with referee Beukema, who left Balerdi free to equalize. Allegri also expressed doubts about Roma's conquest of the Champions League, raising suspicions of a possible referral.
Finally, Sarri's Atalanta is trying to transform its team into a more competitive reality, but the reconversion takes time. Sarri does not take risks, but his team faces the challenge of adapting to a completely different type of football. The match between Sarri and Vanoli will take place on Thursday at the Franchi, where an exciting match is expected between two teams in transition.