Inzaghi against his own and his 14-year-long legacy
Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 16.12.24. | 16:06
Inter Milan boss spent 14 seasons with Lazio - nine as a player and five as a coach - and now faces his former club, which seems more serious than ever in the current campaign
The 16th Serie A round is almost over, as only one game is left to be played - but not any game. It's derby day as Lazio await Inter Milan in Rome. During the previous two decades, Ie Aquile have rarely been involved in the title race, but this season things have changed, as they are tied with today's rivals on the table, sitting only six points behind the table-toppers, Atalanta.
This match will be special for Simone Inzaghi as well, given that the Nerazzurri boss spent 14 years at Lazio - five as a coach and nine as a player - making 196 appearances and scoring 55 goals. Still, the strategist will have to leave the feelings aside, as the situation is serious since six teams are currently involved in the title race, and each point can be vital.
Count 'em up
— GOAL Africa (@GOALAfrica) January 12, 2021
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When Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi fired four goals in a Champions League win over Marseille 🤩pic.twitter.com/tsP6tAWfiz
Lazio haven't beaten Inter since August 2022 but the fact that their previous three triumphs over the Milan side came at Olimpico could boost their confidence. As could their exceptional performances this season, especially the last two victories over Napoli in Serie A and Ajax in the UEFA Europa League.
On the other hand, Inter suffered their first defeat in the Champions League six days ago in Leverkusen, but they have probably already gotten over it since they almost secured the promotion from the league phase. Hence, they are ready for tonight's challenge, which should show whether Lazio's title hopes were futile or the Romans are capable of grabbing their third Scudetto, the first since 2000.
SERIE A - MATCHDAY 16
Friday
Empoli - Torino 0-1 (0-0)
/Adams 70/
Saturday
Cagliari - Atalanta 0-1 (0-0)
/Zaniolo 66/
Udinese - Napoli 1-3 (1-0)
/Thauvin 22 - Lukaku 50, Giannetti 76 og, Anguissa 81/
Juventus - Venezia 2-2 (1-0)
/Gatti 19, Vlahovic 90+5 - Ellertson 61, Idzes 83/
Sunday
Lecce - Monza 2-1 (2-1)
/Tete Morente 3, Krstovic 44 - Dorgu 37 og/
Bologna - Fiorentina 1-0 (0-0)
/Odgaard 59/
Parma - Verona 2-3 (1-1)
/Sohm 19, 90 - Coppola 5, Sarr 57, Mosquera 75/
Como - Roma 2-0 (0-0)
/Gabrielloni 90+3, Paz 90+7/
Milan - Genoa 0-0
Monday
22:45: (3.40) Lazio (3.50) Inter (2.25)
***odds are subject to change***
