Inzaghi started his coaching career as the manager of AC Milan's under-17 team.

He was named manager of Milan's first team but was dismissed after one season.

Inzaghi guided Venezia to promotion to Serie B and won the Coppa Italia Lega Pro.

He managed Bologna but was dismissed after a poor start to the season.

Inzaghi led Benevento to promotion to Serie A but was not offered a new contract after the team was relegated back to Serie B.

He managed Brescia in Serie B, initially being dismissed but later reappointed due to a contractual clause.