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Besides Stefano Pioli, two other currently unemployed coaches are of interest to Suning as they continue the search for Frank De Boer’s replacement; the hugely experienced Guus Hiddink as well as Marcelino García Toral. Today, La Gazzetta dello Sport has compiled a report on which systems of play each of them would look to implement at Inter should they be hired.

Hiddink – The Dutchman would try to adapt to the characteristics of Inter, as he did with Chelsea last season against PSG. He attempted to bridge the technical and tactical gap by setting his side up in a 4-2-3-1, using Cesc Fàbregas and John Obi Mikel behind Pedro, Willian and Eden Hazard with Diego Costa leading the line on his own. At Inter, he would be likely to prioritise the strengthening of the defence which has been leaking goals far too regularly in recent weeks.

Marcelino – The 51-year-old Spaniard enchanted Spain with the progressive 4-4-2 he deployed during his time with Villarreal. He struck a fine balance by using Bruno Soriano in deep midfield alongside the more creative Manu Trigueros. He tended to play with two attack-minded wingers as well as asking his full backs to press high up the pitch. Cédric Bakambu would usually partner Roberto Soldado in attack. Occasionally, one of the two strikers would make way for another midfielder and the team would switch to a 4-1-4-1. This could be a way in which Marcelino can revive Inter’s midfield, by playing Gary Medel behind João Mário and Éver Banega. One thing is certain; under Marcelino, the improvement of Nerazzurri players’ fitness levels would be an absolute must.

Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport