Simone Inzaghi insists Massimo Oddo’s emergence as a Serie A Coach “isn’t a surprise” ahead of the ex-teammates locking horns in Lazio-Pescara on Saturday.

Inzaghi and Oddo prepare to face one another as rivals in their respective dugouts for the first time since playing together for Lazio in the 2000s, and the Aquile boss paid tribute to the work carried out by his old colleague at Pescara, although he was no less eager to get one over the 2006 World Cup winner.

Simone Inzaghi insists Massimo Oddo’s emergence as a Serie A Coach “isn’t a surprise” ahead of the ex-teammates locking horns in Lazio-Pescara on Saturday.

Inzaghi and Oddo prepare to face one another as rivals in their respective dugouts for the first time since playing together for Lazio in the 2000s, and the Aquile boss paid tribute to the work carried out by his old colleague at Pescara, although he was no less eager to get one over the 2006 World Cup winner.

“Seeing Massimo on a Serie A bench isn’t a surprise,” he said at a Press conference.

“He’s given so many years to football, he’s smart and you could see he could become a Coach. I’m happy for him. I’ve beaten him at Primavera level and I hope to do so tomorrow.

“When you can’t win, it’s best not to lose. We could’ve done more, but it’s also true that we picked up four points from two away games and I’ll take them, also for the good performances we offered.

“We’re facing a dangerous team, who live for the enthusiasm of the game. We have to win in order to get the fans back to the stadium.

“In Verona, there were so many fans so, for us, this is a source of great pride.

“[Keita] has trained well and his impact in Verona was positive, so he’ll surely play.”

Inzaghi also revealed he was considering a back three due to fitness doubts over chief ball-winner Lucas Biglia, who picked up a calf knock in training on Thursday.

“I’m considering it because I have to see Biglia’s condition,” he added.

“He hurt his calf, is our captain and seemed to have found his best form. It’s a shame, really.”

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