While others splash the cash on household names, Anthony Barbagallo believes Milan have made the most important investment in a real tactician.
Witnessing a seven-time Champions League winner sleep for the last six Serie A seasons has been nothing but tragic for one of Calcio’s titans. With half of the Italian media describing this crisis as a period of mediocrity, some believe, including former coaching legend Arrigo Sacchi, that Marco Giampaolo’s footballing philosophy will steer this Milan side back on the path to prosperity.
Having pulled off a miraculous escape from relegation, Bologna are looking to take the next step with Sinisa Mihajlovic, writes Vijay Rahaman.
"I never want to experience that again." Those were the words of Bologna President Joey Saputo following the club's confirmation of their Serie A status, after a 3-3 result away to Lazio. The mere fact that the Rossoblu were even able to avoid the drop will be talked about for years to come and much of the praise must go to Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic.
Pippo Inzaghi has officially been appointed as the new Coach of Serie B side Benevento.
The tactician terminated his contract with Bologna by mutual consent, having been fired in January, so he could be free for this new adventure.
A statement from Benevento confirmed Inzaghi signed a one-year deal with option for a second term.
Former Milan player Inzaghi started his management career at San Siro, but only lasted one season, then managed seven months with Bologna.
Pippo Inzaghi has reached an agreement with Bologna to terminate his contract, leaving him free to take over at Serie B side Benevento.
According to Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, the 45-year-old World Cup winner has finalised the termination of his contract with the Rossoblu and is set to take over at Benevento.
He’ll replace Cristian Bucchi, who has just joined Empoli.
Inzaghi was sacked from the Emilia-Romagna club in January after just six months in charge at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Bologna’s season was a tale of two halves, one of despair and gloom, the other of hope and redemption, writes Kyle Debelak.
You can read the full club analysis as part of our Serie A Review of the Season HERE.
Milan have reportedly put Simone Inzaghi top of their wish-list, but Lazio intend to block this move and Marco Giampaolo is next in line.
According to Sport Mediaset, CEO Ivan Gazidis and Paolo Maldini met to discuss who will replace Gennaro Gattuso as the new Coach of the Rossoneri and the Lazio tactician was the name proposed by the current sporting strategy and development director.
Sinisa Mihajlovic explained how he turned Bologna’s season around and left the door open to remain next season. “I just tried to pass on my mentality.”
The transformation since he took over from Pippo Inzaghi has been remarkable, winning 30 points in 17 rounds compared to 14 points from the opening 21 games.
This evening's 3-2 against Napoli was their seventh consecutive Serie A home victory, scoring at least two goals each time, a new club record.
Bologna President Joey Saputo hailed Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for transforming their attitude. “I never want to experience that again.”
The game with Napoli kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.
The 3-3 draw at Lazio mathematically secured their Serie A safety, but that seemed utterly improbable only a few weeks ago.
There are growing reports Simone Inzaghi is considering a proposal from Milan, and not Juventus, in order to leave Lazio.
The tactician is fresh from winning the Coppa Italia with a 2-0 Final victory over Atalanta.
According to the Corriere della Sera and La Gazzetta dello Sport newspapers, Inzaghi received a call from Milan to ask about his availability.
He would be following in the footsteps of his older brother Pippo, who was the Milan Coach for the 2014-15 season.
Sinisa Mihajlovic felt Bologna securing Serie A safety was “practically a miracle” and hinted he is ready for a big club, whether it’s Lazio or Juventus.
The Coach took over from Pippo Inzaghi in January and transformed their fortunes, culminating in this evening’s 3-3 draw away to Lazio.
“Nobody, or at least very few, believed we could stay in Serie A and I was one of them. I saw this team had quality and characteristics. The more time went on, the more I became convinced,” Mihajlovic told Sky Sport Italia.
