Zdenek Zeman explained his tactical revolution against Juventus, although Cagliari were still beaten 3-1.
The chief proponent of the 4-3-3 surprisingly adopted a 4-4-2 system for this game.
“I chose the 4-4-2 after evaluating the Juventus team,” Zeman told Sky Sport Italia.
Zdenek Zeman explained his tactical revolution against Juventus, although Cagliari were still beaten 3-1.
The chief proponent of the 4-3-3 surprisingly adopted a 4-4-2 system for this game.
“I chose the 4-4-2 after evaluating the Juventus team,” Zeman told Sky Sport Italia.
“They are the best team in Italy and I had to take some cautionary measures. I used four centre-backs to stop Juve’s aerial threat, but we conceded a goal on a low cross. We conceded two ugly goals.
“Either our opponents did very well or we made a mistake. On the first goal we were confused by a dummy. On the third goal I’d say it was more of a goalkeeping error than Ceppitelli.”
This Cagliari side is dropping towards the relegation zone, without a win since October 25 and unusually for a Zeman team scoring very few goals.
“We played the last two games badly, but before then the team always provided attacking football. I don’t want the team to play for safety. At this moment we’re in a bad way, but can improve. We played many games against stronger teams on level terms and today Buffon had more to do than Cragno.
“Do I want reinforcements in January? In my view this is a valid squad.”