Pippo Inzaghi Does It Again – Pisa Back to Serie A After 34 Years | OneFootball

It was only a matter of time, but now it’s official – Pisa will play in Serie A after 34 years as Filippo Inzaghi guided the Nerazzurri to a runner-up finish in the second tier. Nicholas Bonfanti’s winner in a 1-0 away defeat to Bari didn’t change anything for the Tuscan outfit as they became the second team to earn promotion after Sassuolo.

For the first time since declaring bankruptcy in the early 1990s, Pisa will compete in the Italian top flight. The last time they featured in Serie A was in 1990/91 under famous Ukrainian boss Mircea Lucescu. However, a three-decade wait is finally over.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi has reaffirmed his reputation as a ‘promotion’ specialist. The Pisa hero helped Venezia climb from Serie C to B in 2016/17 before navigating Benevento’s return to the top flight in 2019/20. However, this was an extraordinary season for the 51-year-old.

According to Calciomercato, Inzaghi has averaged more points in Serie B with Pisa than any other active manager with at least 50 games in charge. In addition to winning promotion, the former Milan striker has established the Nerazzurri as one of the most exciting teams in Serie B.

Indeed, only Cremonese and Sassuolo have netted more league goals than Pisa (59) this season. Equally impressive on the opposite end of the pitch, Inzaghi’s men boast the division’s second-best defensive record behind Spezia, testifying to his meticulous approach and tactical balance that has turned Pisa into one of the most well-rounded sides in tier two.