When the Full-Back Forgets His Job

Watched Inter against Atalanta last weekend. Look at the full-back position when the ball is on the opposite side. Dimarco pushed high, almost as a winger. That left space behind him. Atalanta's Lookman stayed wide, waiting for the switch. Inter's midfield didn't cover that runner. One long pass and the chance was there.

The consequence: The center-back had to step wide. That opened the central corridor. Atalanta's second goal came from that exact space. The full-back was too high, the cover wasn't there.

The first ten minutes told you this would happen. Inter's shape had the same gap from the start.

Watch where the full-back stands when his team has the ball. That tells you where the danger will come from.

Question: Which team in Serie A leaves the most space behind their full-backs when they attack?