Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi will be gunning for yet another victory over Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri in the Italian Super Cup.
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the first expanded edition of the competition, with four teams taking part in a mini-tournament.
Last night, Napoli booked their place in the final with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina.
However, Al-Awwal Stadium will host the more anticipated semi-final battle later in the evening.
Inter will lock horns with Lazio in what is always a special occasion for Simone Inzaghi.
The 47-year-old spent more than 20 years with the Biancocelesti between his playing days and coaching career before joining the Nerazzurri in 2021.
Inzaghi has cemented himself as a Super Cup expert with four trophies to his resume. And as La Gazzetta dello Sport (via FcInterNews) notes, one of his triumphs came at the expense of his Lazio successor.
The pink newspaper recalls the competition’s 2019 edition when Juventus battled it out with Lazio.
At the time, Sarri was in charge of the Bianconeri who were the big favorites having established the longest winning dynasty in Italian football history.
Yet, the young Lazio manager delivered a major upset, guiding his side towards a shocking 3-1 victory.
Inter Milan Coach Simone Inzaghi Aiming To Replicate 2019 Super Cup Victory Over Maurizio Sarri
Therefore, Inzaghi has Sarri’s number in the Super Cup and will be looking to consolidate his supremacy over the 65-year-old.
While he entered their last duel as the underdog, the 47-year-old is certainly the favorite this time around.
The Nerazzurri coach arguably boasts the best squad in Italian football. His team is also leading the Serie A charts 20 rounds into the campaign.
Inter and Lazio met last month in a league fixture at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram were both on target in a 2-0 win for the visitors.
