Calcio mercato: Leonardo set to go as Bielsa steps in?

After taking the reigns at Inter after the terrible reign of Rafa Benitez Leonardo looks set to jump ship yet again, this time to the cash injected pastures of Paris St Germain. But, for those Inter fans set to reach for the hankies, perhaps you should not bother. Inter's main problem in the most crucial moments of their campaign this season, the Milan derby and Champions League quarter final, was a complete defensive collapse.

Sound familiar? It was the same when he bossed AC Milan, and led them to concede 7 goals over two legs against Manchester United in the Champions League a couple of campaigns ago. The so called 4-2 fantasy simply never stood up when against more organised opposition and completely conflicted with the way Inter won all before them last season, where they adopted a defensively rick solid counter attacking style that was never more so evident when it matter most, against Barcelona in the Champions League and of course in their 10 man win over Milan.

Perhaps a style of this kind, or at least one that presents a more formidable structure for the opposition to break down, will be evident if Marcelo Bielsa takes the hot seat. Whilst his club level experience is limited he achieved great success with Chile at the last world cup, with them falling short in the group stage to eventual winners Spain and being ultimately eliminated by Brazil. His record with them is superb as well, having won 23 out of 42 games managed with just 12 defeats. Certainly a record to be proud of, but club football is a different game altogether, not more so than when at a club like Inter.