An examination of Thierry Henry explains why Liverpool is allegedly considering a “genius” manager.
Thierry Henry recently heaped praise on a coach reportedly in the sights of Liverpool, showering him with accolades and diving deep into a detailed examination to back his assertions.
According to reports from Tuttosport, Simone Inzaghi, the current helmsman of Inter Milan, has emerged as a potential contender for the Liverpool managerial throne once Jurgen Klopp steps down at the conclusion of the season. Ahead of Inter Milan’s high-stakes Champions League showdown against Atletico Madrid, the former Arsenal sharpshooter, Henry, took to his punditry duties at CBS Sports to express his admiration for the 47-year-old’s tactical acumen.
Henry lauded Inzaghi’s remarkable knack for defying conventional wisdom, notably the stereotype that former strikers don’t typically transition into successful managerial roles. He underscored Inzaghi’s tactical wizardry in organizing his squad, charting his evolution from being primarily labeled as a cup specialist to a potential title-winning tactician.
The French football icon dissected specific instances from Inter’s matches to showcase Inzaghi’s tactical brilliance. He highlighted their aggressive pressing game, particularly orchestrated through the wing-backs, alongside a swift retreat strategy when the initial press is thwarted. Henry also underscored Inter’s lethal counterattacking prowess, especially when regaining possession in the midfield, as exemplified in their European tussle against Benfica.
Henry rounded off his analysis by spotlighting a breathtaking goal scored by Inter against Bologna, where the left center-back, Alessandro Bastoni, provided an assist for the right center-back, Yan Bisseck, to find the back of the net. He hailed Inzaghi’s tactics as ‘genius’ for engineering such unorthodox yet highly effective plays.
Drawing parallels between Inter’s current campaign under Inzaghi and Liverpool’s stellar season in 2019/20, Henry underscored the team’s domestic dominance but occasional setbacks in the Champions League. Despite this resemblance, Inzaghi’s approach of playing thrilling yet disciplined football, particularly by leveraging wing-backs, could potentially elevate the performance of Liverpool’s full-backs, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, should he make the move to Anfield.
The possibility of Inzaghi being in contention for the Liverpool managerial post injects an intriguing subplot into the ongoing speculation surrounding the club’s future leadership.
