Hats off to Simone Inzaghi

While his former club Inter Milan were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Simone Inzaghi caused a sensation by leading Al Hilal to a 4-3 victory over Manchester City in the quarter-finals on the morning of July 1st.

Simone Inzaghi has proven the value of an excellent coach.

Against Man City, Inzaghi's team played disciplined, pragmatic, and sharp football. Their resilient defensive wall, coupled with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's spider-like performance, rendered Man City's star-studded lineup helpless.

Looking back, it was Inzaghi who transformed Inter Milan into the dark horse of the 2022/23 Champions League season. That year, he beat Barcelona at Camp Nou to open the door to the knockout round, then led Inter to the final, only to lose to Guardiola's Manchester City by a narrow 0-1 margin.

Last season, the Italian strategist continued to lead the "Nerazzurri" to the Champions League final for the second time in three years. The 0-5 defeat against PSG was considered to have diminished Inzaghi's value. However, defeating both Bayern Munich and the very strong Barcelona along the way proves that the Italian coach is not to be underestimated.

Before the tournament, Inzaghi's departure from Inter to Al Hilal was considered a major shock for the Milanese club. In fact, Inter, under new coach Cristian Chivu, had just suffered a humiliating 0-2 defeat against Fluminense in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with an aging squad and a lackluster performance.

For Inzaghi, the match in Orlando on July 1st proved that the nickname "master of cup competitions" is not an empty compliment. From Lazio and Inter Milan to Al Hilal, Inzaghi has always known how to transform his players into a resilient, tightly-playing team with dangerous counter-attacks. Even when losing possession, his team still knows how to wait for opportunities to finish off the opponent.

This victory confirms that Simone Inzaghi remains at a high level, despite leaving European football. For Inzaghi, the plan to elevate Al Hilal's status on the world stage is only just beginning.

Source: https://znews.vn/nga-mu-truc-simone-inzaghi-post1565098.html