In the world of football, every change is full of uncertainty and challenges, but at the same time, there is also growth and hope. Inter Milan CEO Marotta shared his philosophy of football management in a lecture at the Luis University of Rome, giving us an insight into the story behind Inter's changes in recent years.
Marotta's career in football management has been filled with bold decisions and reforms. Looking back on 2019, he did not hesitate to sacrifice Spalletti in order to bring in Conte, a coach he knew and trusted. Despite Spalletti being a great coach, Marotta believes it lacks a winning culture. The decision may have caused a lot of controversy at the time, but in the end, Conte led Inter to the league title, proving Marotta's decision right.
Change and courage are very important elements in Marotta's management philosophy. He shared what it was like when he arrived at Juventus in 2010, when Juventus was at a low point and he had to carry out a complete revolution that changed all roles from media workers to storekeepers. Even against stars such as world champion Camoranesi, he is not afraid of change, and this spirit of change has allowed Juventus to regain their competitiveness.
Marotta spoke about Inter's current forward set-up, citing the combination of Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro and Thuram. He admits that while Thuram is not a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, they are both an important part of the team's strategy. He emphasised the importance of luck in football and that sometimes the uncertainty of chemistry is part of the game.
Regarding Inzaghi Jr., Marotta praised his humane approach to managing the locker room. Inzaghi Jr. is like a team-mate of the players and has earned the respect of the players. Although he has made a lot of progress, Marotta believes he still has a long way to go.
Through Marotta's remarks, we can see that Inter Milan's success depends not only on the performance on the field, but also on the management philosophy behind the scenes and the courage to change. In the world of football, change is the eternal theme, and only by constantly adapting and daring to challenge can we go further. Marotta's story is a lesson for all football fans, whether it's managing a team or facing life, courage and change are just as important.