A record full of defeats
Italian Simone Inzaghi, Al-Hilal coach, faces his 15th match against a league-leading team, seeking his fourth victory in these difficult fixtures. Inzaghi faces Al-Qadsiah on Friday in Round 11 of the 'Roshn' League, attempting to overtake his host in the standings. His overall record against leaders stands at 9 losses, 3 wins, and 2 draws before this anticipated clash.
Harsh beginnings with Lazio
Inzaghi started his journey against leaders with heavy defeats, losing 3-0 to Juventus in April 2016, and again 2-1 in January 2017. He suffered two heavy defeats against Napoli in the 2017-2018 season, losing 4-1 in both matches despite leading in the first half. He also lost 2-1 to Juventus in January 2019 despite taking the lead, and lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in December 2019.
Slight improvement with Inter
Inzaghi achieved his first historical win against a leader with Lazio in February 2020 against Inter Milan 2-1, before losing 2-1 to Juventus in the next round. With Inter Milan, he secured two wins, a draw, and a loss, including a 3-2 win against Napoli in 2021 and a 3-1 defeat in 2023. In his final season with Inter, he drew 1-1 with Napoli.
The Saudi experience
In his first season with Al-Hilal, he drew 1-1 with leading team Al-Nassr in Round 32, before Al-Nassr secured the title in the final round. Inzaghi seeks his fourth victory in Challenge No. 15 against leaders, having managed Lazio in 9 matches with only one win, while his results improved with Inter with two wins, a draw, and a loss.
Source: Arriyadiyah newspaper
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