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Who plays as the starting forward? The question every fan and fantasy manager asks at the beginning of the season, amidst new signings, unexpected returns, and endless rotations.
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Coaches oscillate between classic formations and modern variations, while players must prove on the field who deserves the starring role.
In Serie A, the abundance of forwards and second lines creates intricate situations: the most renowned names do not always start at the top of the hierarchy. Thus, technical choices become almost an enigma to decipher day by day.
Let's see how the offensive hierarchies are shaping up in the league's top teams.
Juventus: three center-forwards and three second strikers
Tudor's 3-4-2-1 is a continuous puzzle. Jonathan David starts with an advantage as a starter, but the imposing presence of Vlahovic forces the coach to make weekly evaluations. Then there's Openda, ready to adapt to multiple roles and provide unpredictability.
In the background, three second strikers like Yildiz, Conceicao, and Zhegrova compete for a single spot. More than a fixed hierarchy, it seems like a rotation calibrated based on the opponent and physical conditions.
Milan: Leao and Allegri's formation
Allegri's goal is to find a way to make Leao, Pulisic, and Nkunku coexist. In the 3-5-2, the Leao-Pulisic pair has an advantage, with the American possibly sacrificing himself across the full width.
Gimenez remains the reference point up front, but a 4-2-3-1 with the three talents behind the center-forward is not excluded. For now, the feeling is that turnover will be the key: rotation and versatility, to never give up the talent and speed of the big Rossoneri players.
Inter: Chivu between certainties and hierarchies
Chivu breaks with the past and envisions a more vertical Inter. Lautaro Martinez is the only untouchable, while his partners change: in the 3-5-2, Thuram remains, but with the 3-4-2-1, the Frenchman can also act as a playmaker.
Bonny and Pio Esposito will be useful reserves to extend the rotations. The new setup seems tailored to the captain, with the task of finishing the creative work of those around him.
Napoli: Hojlund ahead while waiting for Lukaku
Lukaku's long stop opens up the Hojlund-Lucca duel. The Dane seems ahead, especially after the initial difficulties of the former Udinese player, while on the wings Politano is almost certain of his place, and on the left, there will be an alternation between Lang and Neres.
In the future, with Lukaku's recovery, the hierarchies will become more complicated: Conte will be able to choose from time to time, but at the moment Hojlund appears to be the true starter. Lucca will have to earn his space during the match.
Roma: Ferguson ahead, watch out for Bailey
Gasperini focuses on an offensive 4-3-3, but with ready variations. Up front, the basic idea is Ferguson as the terminal, supported by Dybala and Soulé. Dovbyk is further back, while El Shaarawy and Baldanzi offer quality alternatives in the attacking midfield.
The new signing Bailey, slowed by an injury, will try to integrate as soon as he recovers. The certainty is Ferguson, for his intelligence and ability to attack space: Roma will rely heavily on him.
Atalanta: Scamacca favored, Lookman dilemma
Juric starts again with the 3-4-2-1, with Scamacca favored as the central forward. Krstovic remains the main alternative, while in the attacking midfield De Ketelaere is assured of his place.
Next to him, there is a fierce competition: Sulemana seems destined to emerge in the medium term, but Maldini, Pasalic, and Samardzic are not giving up.
Watch out for Lookman, who could reshuffle the cards if confirmed at the center of the project. An internal competition that can only raise the level.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in đźđč here.
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