In his editorial for Sportitalia, Tancredi Palmeri drew comparisons, stating that Simone Inzaghi has successfully brought Inter, and importantly, established them consistently, in a dimension that Italy believed it no longer possessed. This dimension is that of major teams respected in Europe, regardless of whether they secure a victory or face defeat. Over the past 15 years, Palmeri notes, this achievement was solely matched by Massimiliano Allegri`s Juventus, who reached two Champions League finals and experienced highly respectable eliminations against formidable opponents like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
However, there is a notable distinction, albeit a subtle one. That particular Juventus era involved a club that actively invested heavily in the transfer market every summer: starting with €30 million for Morata, followed by €40 million for Dybala, then €95 million for Higuain, and a string of other significant signings. In contrast, this current Inter side, it`s crucial to remember, despite having the highest average age among top European teams, made its only significant expenditure last summer on a reserve goalkeeper for €12 million, while simultaneously generating a net profit of €180 million from player sales.