"Massimiliano Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini are among the most electric coaches on the sidelines, and they will battle again tonight. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning that both Allegri and Gasperini lead tight defences as Roma have conceded four goals and Milan seven. Their attacking problems are another similarity: better away than at home. Milan picked up one point at San Siro against two newly promoted teams (Cremonese, Pisa), while Roma's four defeats this season have all come at the Olimpico."
"The two teams also have in common the speed with which they have managed to forge a solid tactical identity in just a few months and conquer the crowd with their charisma. There are many similarities between coaches who, in reality, are apostles of opposing faiths. Max is known for winning "by a nose", with the low block and counter-attack. Gasp is more known for winning by overwhelming opponents with attacking play, ferocious pressing and lots of goals."
"Not only did Allegri's men score more in the first nine games (14-10), but Gasperini won six out of seven by just one goal, compared to three times for Max, who, for now, has lost the crown of the man who wins by a nose. Gasperini's message remains the same as always: defend by running forward, attack relentlessly, even if in Rome he doesn't have the rich attacking battery he had in Bergamo and which allowed him to surprise with rotations."
Allegri's Milan and Gasperini's Roma both show defensive solidity, with Roma conceding four goals and Milan seven. Both sides struggle to break down deep defensive blocks and perform better in open, away matches. Milan earned only one point at San Siro against newly promoted sides Cremonese and Pisa, while all four of Roma's defeats occurred at the Olimpico. Both coaches have quickly forged clear tactical identities and connected with supporters through charisma. Allegri favours a low block and counter-attacking approach; Gasperini favours relentless attacking, ferocious pressing and high-tempo forward runs, despite current attacking personnel issues caused by transfers and injuries.
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