Herrera's Inter Milan: The Birth of the Catenaccio

It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast

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

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