Simone Inzaghi was about to get a contract extension just a couple of weeks ago, but the poor run of form by Inter has cast a shadow on him. He remains likely to stay on the bench for next season. However, he will have a lot on the line in the next few games.
According to Calciomercato.com, the Nerazzurri management feels that the title is starting to slip away from them. They were in control of the Scudetto race two months ago. Their recent slide has put Milan in the driver’s seat. Napoli are also right there, as La Benamata would be on a par with them if they won the make-up game with Bologna. Juventus lurk right behind, with the head-to-head clash at the Stadium looming after the break.
Inzaghi is still on track to accomplish what Inter requested him to do, the site adds. They aimed to finish in the top four, advance past the group stage in Champions League, and win Coppa Italia. On the other hand, the season has been more seesawing than expected. The Nerazzurri triumphed just once in the last seven Serie A rounds, dropping ten points compared to Milan and Juventus in such span.
They will face the Bianconeri, Verona, Spezia, Milan in Coppa Italia, and Roma next. The stretch will be pivotal for Inzaghi and his Inter future. The parties were nearing an agreement on a new contract until 2025 with €4M wages, Corriere della Sera informs. The matter has been put on hold now.