Former Inter defender Daniele Adani feels that Simone Inzaghi’s work has been clearly evident to guide the Nerazzurri back into the driver’s seat for a second successive Serie A title.
Speaking to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport in an interview published in today’s print edition, Adani gave his thoughts on the impression that Inzaghi has made so far this campaign.
Inzaghi is coming close to the end of his first full season in charge at Inter after having been appointed at the beginning of last summer, and the remaining weeks will be a climax in both Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
The former Lazio coach has the team with their fate in their own hands in the Scudetto race, while they will face Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia next month.
For Adani, the team are in a good position and where they need to be defend their Serie A title crown from last season, and Inzaghi can take significant credit for this fact.
“Inzaghi inherited a team that was already well-set up, and then has done well to leave his mark, even in difficult moments. Inter have the title in their hands right now,” he said.
Asked whether he felt that Inter’s win over Juventus earlier this month was a turning point for the team, Adani responded “On a psychological level, yes.”
He elaborated that this was “Because they took the Bianconeri out of the Scudetto race, and at the same time restored their own confidence.”
“So Inter’s key men returned to exceptional levels and brought the team back track to win the Scudetto,” he added.
Regarding striker Lautaro Martinez, Adani stated that “His first sixty minutes against Milan were the best I can remember the Argentine playing for Inter.”
“And I’m not just referring to the two goals,” he clarified. “He had a truly world-class game, as one would expect from a player valued the highest of anyone in the squad.”
For this evening’s massive Serie A clash with Roma, Adani advised Inter to “Focus on their own game. Inter are phenomenal when they attack with the entire team, without fixed positions.”
“Look at the attacking runs made in turn by Barella, Brozovic, and Calhanoglu,” he added. “And then the endless running by Dumfries and above all Perisic, the best wingback in the world.”
