Herrera's Inter Milan: The Birth of the Catenaccio

Welcome to this Champions League special episode of It Was What It Was with hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson. In this episode, they dive deep into the rich tactical history of Inter Milan, tracing the origins and impact of the famous Catenaccio system introduced by legendary coach Helenio Herrera in the 1960s. They explore Herrera's significant influence on modern football management, his controversial methods, and the eventual decline of his tactical system. Additionally, the hosts draw parallels between Herrera's era and Inter Milan's current approach under Simone Inzaghi, highlighting how historical tactics still resonate today as they face PSG in Join us at the end of the week as we turn our attention to PSG's history, as they look to win the Champions League for the first time. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Champions League Special: Setting the Scene 00:34 Helena Herrera: The Tactical Genius 01:56 The Birth of Catenaccio 02:56 Karl Rappan and the Swiss Influence 08:43 Catenaccio's Evolution in Italy 13:31 The Rise of Inter Milan 19:02 Herrera's Early Career and Philosophy 27:31 Herrera's Impact at Barcelona 29:54 Transition to Inter Milan 30:07 Inter's Turbulent Coaching History 30:39 Helenio Herrera's Arrival and Impact 31:17 Herrera's Strict Regimen and Control 34:55 Tactical Innovations and Success 42:06 Controversies and Criticisms 49:31 The Decline of Herrera's Inter 56:50 Legacy and Modern Comparisons 01:02:19 Conclusion and Upcoming Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.