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Andrea Stramaccioni has had, as of today March 28, 2012, probably two if not three at most training sessions but there have been a lot of comparisons drawn towards him.  From the fans, former coaches and players, to the Italian media, a lot of people seem to think Andrea Stramaccioni is "il Mou dei ragazzi" or "the Mourinho of youngsters" due the incredible impact and success (9 trophies in 10 years) that he has had with the youth systems around Italy particularly for Roma and more recently for Inter.  People just cannot help it to draw comparisons including Arrigo Sacchi.  In his column in the Gazzetta dello Sport, he says that the hiring of Andrea Stramaccioni by Massimo Moratti reminds him of when Laporta hired a young coach named Pep Guardiola. 

Here is the column on its entirety:

"Has Moratti chosen Andrea Stramaccioni as the man to rebuild the team or as the last desperate card to save a year that has had two victims (Gasperini and Ranieri) and that seems without solution?  In the first case, it would be an innovative choice that would do honor to a president who always seems to be a generous fan more than an illuminated director.  It would be a choice that reminds me so much of Laporta, when he entrusted Barcelona to Guardiola.  The Blaugrana, after winning the Champions League under the guidance of Rijkaard, declined and some players began to frequent disco clubs more than the field (it seems that the same Messi followed that route).

"Management, in order to save what left, made a very unpopular and difficult decision.  The club decided to change the coach and in his place, they entrusted the club to a very young and inexperienced Guardiola who until then, had only coached in Serie C of Spanish football.  He immediately asked for the sales of some popular players (Ronaldinho, Deco and Eto'o), those he saw as unprofessional and not fit in his project.  The club realized this revolution despite strong opposition from fans and the media.  The critics were particularly heavy after the first two games (one draw and one loss), but then the Josep's youngsters exploded, some names like Pedro and Busquets who also came from Serie C.

"Barca have been enchanting all the world today.  Could history repeat itself in a country like ours, where teams are the oldest in Europe and team bosses are shortsighted and driven by conservative attitudes and lack of patience?  I think it is possible, we too must grow.  I hope and wish that the decision of Moratti and the sacrifice of a serious and responsible person like Claudio Ranieri is due to a modern strategy in long duration to allow the young, brilliant and capable Andrea to closely evaluate in advance all those players that are available, functional and complementary to start a new project for a new Inter.  If so, Moratti would indicate a new, capable direction for renewal and unusual innovation in our ancient world.  Very courageous Massimo and Andrea, good luck."

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport