Luciano Moggi comes to the defense of Inter Milan and coach Simone Inzaghi, citing a lack of squad depth as a key factor in their Champions League final loss to PSG.
Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has spoken out in defense of Inter Milan and their coach, Simone Inzaghi, following their 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
Moggi believes that Inter’s squad lacked the necessary depth to withstand the loss of key players during the match, making it difficult for Inzaghi to make effective substitutions.
Moggi pointed out that Inter’s usual starters, including Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco, and Marcus Thuram, are “usually decisive” and that the team’s bench lacked players of similar quality. He specifically mentioned that the substitutes, such as Kristjan Asllani and Mehdi Taremi, were not on the same level as the starters.
Moggi also defended Inzaghi’s tactics and decisions during the match, arguing that the coach had limited options due to the lack of depth in the squad. He believes that Inter’s elimination of strong teams like Bayern Munich and Barcelona earlier in the tournament is a testament to the team’s quality.
In light of this, Moggi suggests that Inter should hold on to Inzaghi, unless the coach decides to leave.
He warns that changing coaches can often lead to worse results, citing Juventus’ own experiences as an example. Moggi’s comments will likely spark debate among Inter fans and pundits, but they highlight the challenges faced by the team in the Champions League final.
