Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi is relishing the chance of returning to former membership Lazio, a aspect the Italian feels can be difficult for the Serie A title this season.
Inzaghi made 133 appearances for Lazio throughout his taking part in profession, scoring 28 occasions throughout an 11-year stint with the membership, whereas additionally profitable the Scudetto in 1999-00.
He additionally managed the Biancocelesti from 2016 to 2021, profitable the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana twice earlier than leaving for Inter three years in the past.
Inzaghi managed 254 video games throughout all competitions for Lazio, triumphing in 134 of these matches (D45 L72), ending his time on the membership with a win share of 53.39%.
His time at Inter has seen him raise six main honours, and Inzaghi is trying ahead to a reunion along with his former employers on the Stadio Olimpico on Monday.
“For me, matches towards Lazio won’t ever be the identical as any others,” Inzaghi informed Inter TV.
“Although this would be the eighth time I’ve confronted them as a coach, there’s at all times a particular feeling when returning to the Stadio Olimpico.”
“I don’t neglect my journey there, the trophies received, each on the pitch after which on the bench.
“I used to be fortunate sufficient to have been at Lazio. For that, I thank all my former teammates and gamers.”
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However Inzaghi insisted that he would put these fond recollections of his time at Lazio to at least one aspect on Monday, with the hopes of reclaiming their Serie A crown.
Inter go into the conflict third within the desk, six factors behind leaders Atalanta, however with the posh of two video games in hand, with Inzaghi’s aspect doing nicely on the street this time period.
They’ve scored 41 away targets in 2024 in Serie A. Solely in two calendar years have they performed higher within the competitors (46 in 1949 and 43 in 2021).
Inter have received 12 occasions away from dwelling in 2024, with one other victory on the street equalling their highest variety of away wins in a calendar yr (13 in 2007 and 2021).
“(Inter is) a membership the place I really feel nice in the meanwhile, and the place I really feel appreciated by everybody,” he stated. “That’s why I’m happy with what I’m doing right here at Inter.”
However the Nerazzurri come into the sport on the again of a last-gasp defeat to Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League, dropping them to sixth within the 36-team desk.
And Inzaghi is anticipating a troublesome take a look at towards Lazio, who’re fifth and stage on factors with Inter.
“We all know European matches take power away. Nevertheless it’s the identical for Inter, for Lazio, and for all of the groups that play in European competitions,” Inzaghi stated.
“In any occasion, I’m certain each groups will give all the pieces to play an excellent match.
“We’re dealing with a group who’ve received sixteen out of the 22 official matches they’ve performed this season. It will likely be a troublesome match. We have now to interpret it at our greatest.
“I stated earlier than the season began that it could be a balanced title race. With plenty of contenders, who’ve all strengthened.
“In my opinion, it’s proper to contemplate Lazio as being in it.”