Legendary former Nerazzurri captain Beppe Bergomi feels that Arrigo Sacchi is dead wrong in his criticisms of Inter Milan.
Speaking on Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, Bergomi responded to the former AC Milan coach’s criticism that the Nerazzurri are too individualistic. He also identified what he sees as the biggest issues with this Nerazzurri team.
The last couple weeks have seen some debate around Inter’s style of play under Inzaghi.
In truth, the “controversy” around the Nerazzurri’s attacking style goes back further than that.
Legendary former AC Milan and Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has been a persistent criticism of Inzaghi’s tactics.
The former Rossoneri coach has hardly denied that Inter have enjoyed under Inzaghi. And he has given some measure of credit for good performances from the team.
But Sacchi has generally repeated the same refrain.
The former coach believes that Inter do not play a proactive enough pressing or possession game. And, he has contended, this means the Nerazzurri are too reliant on individual quality to decide matches.
Furthermore, Sacchi has argued, this aspect has kept Inter from reaching the level of truly elite European teams.
Bergomi Responds To Sacchi Criticisms Of Inter Milan
“Due to the way Inter’s squad is structured, it would be difficult to play in another system,” Bergomi said.
He argued that “If Inter has a flaw that we’ve always identified, it’s that they’re the least individualistic team in Italian football, contrary to what Sacchi says.”
“They don’t have any players who are great in one-on-one situations. They have to build up collectively in order to score goals.”
“And to do this they have to start fast, and then manage the game well,” he noted.
“If they’re behind in the second half it becomes more difficult to turn it around.”
Bergomi argued that “Inter have a delicate balance.”
“They’re a team who can look like just about the strongest team you’ll ever see. But they need to put in a great deal of effort to show that kind of performance.”
“And then, the slightest switch-off can nullify all that effort,” he added.
