Inter enters the new season with the position of the defending champion. The Milan team has created a significant gap with the chasing group last season and continues to possess an experienced squad. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are still important factors in attack, while coach Cristian Chivu has more time to build the team according to his philosophy.
However, Inter also faces fluctuations in force. The departure of some experienced players forces the team to refresh its squad. This could be a significant challenge in a long season, especially when Inter has to allocate forces to many competitions.
The most notable opponent may be Napoli. After finishing second last season, Napoli enters the new season with Massimiliano Allegri on the coaching bench. The Italian coach brings experience and team organization ability, which can help Napoli become an uncomfortable opponent in the long-distance race.
Napoli also has changes in attack when Rasmus Hojlund is expected to replace Romelu Lukaku. Meanwhile, the appearance of Kevin De Bruyne brings more quality and experience to the midfield. If the new players quickly integrate, Napoli can completely put pressure on Inter.
Juventus is going in a different direction. The Turin team is in the process of rebuilding and needs to regain stability after seasons that have not met expectations. Luciano Spalletti is expected to help Juventus improve match control and maintain stability in the 38-round race.
With Juventus, the problem is not whether they have enough quality individuals or not, but the ability to turn the strength of the squad into a stable team. If this problem is solved, Juventus can return to the position of a real candidate.
AC Milan is also a noteworthy name. The appointment of Ruben Amorim opens a new phase at San Siro. Milan places expectations on the energetic playing style and the ability to control the game of the Portuguese strategist. The addition of experienced players like Luka Modric also helps the team have more support.
Milan may not be rated as highly as Inter, but the change on the coaching bench makes them one of the most unpredictable teams in Serie A this season. If Amorim quickly makes his mark, Milan can completely squeeze into the competing group.
In addition to the four big teams, Roma is also worth watching after appointing Gian Piero Gasperini. Como continues to attract attention with rapid progress and keeping important players.
Serie A this season is therefore not only about the question of whether Inter can defend the Scudetto or not. The real challenge for the defending champion is that Napoli, Juventus and Milan are all trying to narrow the gap. If the changes of their opponents are effective, the Italian championship race may become significantly more attractive and competitive.
