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Five Serie A Legends Who Coached Their Former Teams and How It Went

January 20, 2024 Cillian Horan AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Considering the news that legendary Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has succeeded Jose Mourinho as the club’s manager, we’re looking back at five times that Serie A icons went back to their old club as manager and seeing how they got on.

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri: It’s Sink or Swim Time

October 2, 2022 Ivan Prothero Bologna, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus have endured a tough start to the season. They are currently sitting in 8th in the Serie A table and had the worst start to a Champions League campaign in their proud history with serious injury concerns.

Chelsea Striker Lukaku Praises Inter for Making Him ‘More Complete’

August 17, 2021 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Returning Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has praised Inter for making him a better striker of the ball, having come back to Stamford Bridge after a decade.

Inter Kick Off Serie A Title Celebration with Crushing Win Over Udinese

May 23, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese

Inter certified their Serie A domination at the end of their last game, a match-up with Udinese where there was nothing at stake and that indeed the Nerazzurri took home with a crushing 5-1 success. Just to prove, if still needed, that there's a new ruler in the Italian league.

Conte Quarrels with Lautaro: “Show Respect and Don’t Act So Cool”

May 12, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter comfortably cruised past Roma in Serie A Round 36. However, despite the easy win, there was a bit of tension on the Nerazzurri's bench as coach Antonio Conte had a row with Lautaro Martinez - who was not happy with being substituted 40 minutes after setting foot on the pitch.

Antonio Conte has all it takes to unleash another age of domination over the Italian top-flight at the helm of Inter, provided that he decides to stay

Inter Can Open a New Dynasty but Antonio Conte Needs to Stay

May 4, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Antonio Conte opened Juventus’ nine-year dynasty, and Antonio Conte closed it. Now he is set to open another one at Inter. After leading the Beneamata to the Serie A crown and breaking an 11-year drought, the Salento-born gaffer has everything it takes to unleash another age of domination over the Italian top-flight. Provided that he decides to stay.

Inter vs. Juventus Tactical Analysis: A Solid Defensive Block

January 19, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

In Round 18 of Serie A, we welcomed one of the biggest games of the season so far as Antonio Conte’s Inter took on Juventus in what was a hugely anticipated the Derby d’Italia. It turned out to be a classic display from Conte’s men, who were solid at the back, extremely proficient when in possession, and benefited from a sumptuous Nicolò Barella performance.

The Three Best and Worst Players of Inter Season So Far

December 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It hasn't been an ideal start of the season for Conte's side, with another Champions League elimination, and some unconvincing domestic displays. Nonetheless the Italian tactician would be forgiven if he manages to oust Milan and Juventus en route to the club's first Scudetto in 11 years. So let's take a look at the top Inter performers so far in the season, as well as their flops.

Inter – Napoli Tactical Analysis: Not the Prettiest Win for Conte

December 17, 2020 Taimoor Khan Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis One comment

Inter hosted Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli last night in what was one of the biggest midweek matches in Serie A Round 12. The build-up of the encounter was a little strange given that pressure was continuously mounting on manager Antonio Conte to start delivering. Napoli on the other hand, were expected to eke out a win and continue putting together a run to mount a sustainable title challenge.

Inter and Cagliari to Swap Midfielders This January?

December 11, 2020 Michel Sakr Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

After their disappointing Champions League elimination on Wednesday, Inter will look to further bolster their squad during the winter, and a new midfielder will be high on Conte's wishlist. But before being able to buy anyone, the Nerazzurri must first find a solution for three of their out-of-favor midfielders, and this is where the paths of Inter and Cagliari would meet.

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