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#1 Spalletti tactically superior to Valverde
I’m sure when the season started, this would not have been a debate at all. However, recent events at both Inter Milan and Barcelona point to the fact that Luciano Spalletti is tactically superior to Ernesto Valverde. The Inter boss was nearly sacked at the beginning of the season after overseeing a winless run, however, it is now clear that he is the best man for the job.
Having led the club to seven successive wins, the Nerazzurri now impressively occupy third spot in Serie A and also hold a 100% record in Europe. Barcelona may sit top of La Liga at the moment, but the fact is that the Blaugrana faithful is unhappy with Valverde’s outputs so far.
The former Athletic Bilbao boss has sometimes looked clueless on the bench when his team needs him. And playing against a side as disciplined as Inter Milan, tactical ineptitude from him will be brutally exposed.
Chip in the fact that the Catalans will be without Messi and Valverde looks a man in trouble even before the game starts. Tactically, Spalletti is a step ahead and that could just be the key that hands Inter Milan the win on Wednesday night.
