Filippo Inzaghi s Pisa return to Serie A after 34 years

Pisa will return to Serie A next season after a 34-year absence as Filippo Inzaghis side were guaranteed promotion from Italys second tier on Sunday.

Pisa secured direct promotion despite suffering a 1-0 loss at Bari on Sunday, as their closest challengers for second place, Spezia, also lost 2-1 to Reggiana, leaving them nine points adrift in Serie B with two matches remaining.

Pisa will join already-promoted table-toppers Sassuolo in Serie A next season while Spezia are guaranteed a spot in the promotion playoffs.

Former AC Milan and Juventus striker Inzaghi, 51, is the brother of 49-year-old Simone Inzaghi, who is in charge of reigning champions Inter Milan.

Sassuolo secured their return to Serie A in the middle of April, one season after being relegated. REUTERS

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