The Marcus Thuram paradox, essential in Serie A with Inter Milan but little used in the Champions League

These choices are perfectly assumed by Simone Inzaghi, who explained them on several occasions. This massive turnover is, according to him, the only way to remain competitive on all fronts. The calendar also played a role, with European matches scheduled just before Championship clashes against AC Milan, Juventus Turin, Napoli and Fiorentina.