Ex AC Milan, Inter & Roma Striker Slams Al-Hilal Manager: “He Is A Disaster” | OneFootball

Antonio Cassano has blasted former Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi for betraying the club last season.

Speaking to Viva el Futbol via FCInter1908, Cassano hailed Inter’s performance in Cristian Chivu’s Serie A debut.

Despite his household status at San Siro, the 49-year-old left the club in contentious circumstances.

Indeed, Simone Inzaghi announced his decision to join Al-Hilal only days after an embarrassing loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

As if losing the Champions League final wasn’t heartbreaking enough, Inzaghi decided to rub salt into the wound.

Furthermore, his sudden departure raised questions about his commitment in the lead-up to the showpiece.

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, Inter had little time to find a replacement.

After being turned down by Cesc Fabregas, they appointed Cristian Chivu despite his lack of experience in senior management.

However, it could prove to be the club’s best decision in years.

Antonio Cassano Blasts Ex Inter Milan Boss Simone Inzaghi

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks dejected as he walks past the UEFA Champions League trophy after collecting his runners up medal after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Chivu enjoyed a stellar Serie A debut as Inter dismantled Torino 5-0 on home turf.

Needless to say, Inter’s performance renewed optimism among the Nerazzurri faithful.

Now, Cassano shared his view of the managerial change at San Siro.

“I’ve been saying for four years that it’s a very strong team,” Cassano claimed. “On paper, Inter and Napoli are the strongest, as Adani says.

“I’ve always said that even if Inter had won the Champions League, it would have been a failed season.

“I said it, and I took some risks. Over time, it’s become clear that their coach only cared about leaving.

“He was thinking about other things, the Arab money, other matters, and he destroyed Inter.

“For four years, the team played only one way, and many said it was beautiful football.

“The players were strong before and they are strong now.

“However, I was convinced by the high pressing even at 0-0, instead of sitting back like they did under Inzaghi.

“They pressed high, played man-to-man in the back. I often saw them go straight at the strikers against Torino.

“A good coach should have been in place before Chivu; he should have won four Scudetti out of four, but instead, he made a mess.”