Simone Inzaghi needs to finish strong to stay at the helm, but Inter have already started mulling their options in case they axed him. Reuniting with Antonio Conte is a strong possibility, although there isn’t unanimous approval about it within the club, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
While the ex-Italy boss would be the top candidate, there haven’t been direct contacts between the parties since he left Tottenham. He might take a sabbatical to rest up.
Inter have shortlisted at least two other names. They’d love to bring Diego Pablo Simeone back as a manager. He has a year on his deal with Atletico Madrid and might have run his course. However, his wages are massive. The Colchoneros would target Luis Enrique and Gian Piero Gasperini if the Argentine stepped down.
If La Beneamata went with an up-and-comer, Thiago Motta would be one to watch since he proved his worth with Spezia and Bologna and is familiar with the team. The front office likes Roberto De Zerbi a lot, but he’s very expensive, considering a €13M release clause and his €5M salary.
Our Take on the Inter Bench
Things seem to be headed toward a divorce as the relationship between Inzaghi and the management appears fractured despite the public displays of trust. It’s true that they haven’t had a great season but, should they grab a top-four spot, they wouldn’t have accomplished much more even if they had a good one considering Napoli’s pace. The choice of their next boss should hinge on their ambitions and resources. They should steer clear of Conte if they can’t give him the reinforcements he’d ask for, or it’d be a mess by day one.
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