For Salvatore Bagni, the race for the Scudetto is now a two-man affair: the former midfielder, who spoke at Radio Anch'io Sport su Rai Radio 1, analyzed the duel between Inter and Napoli with eight days to go in Serie A.
"Now only Inter and Napoli are left to play for the title. I saw a great Napoli in the first half against Milan, then they suffered in the final, but they are a team that knows how to excel in difficult situations", Bagni said. The former Azzurri player then underlined the importance of Antonio Conte's work.
“It was always thought that, with only one game a week, there couldn’t be too many injuries or physical problems, instead the team had to deal with several heavy absences. However, in the most delicate moment, Napoli found key players like Spinazzola, Gilmour and Juan Jesus, who initially weren’t so highly regarded. Now the Azzurri are playing, but they must avoid drops in performance like the one seen between the first and second half. The fear of not being able to fight until the end could affect the team”.
Speaking of the top team, Bathrooms he recognized Inter's merits: "There was a period in which the Nerazzurri did not take advantage of Napoli's difficulties and vice versa. However, watching the match against Udinese, Inter seems to have overcome the most negative moment. They are recovering important players like Dimarco and have two teams, with many substitutions available, something that could also be useful in the Coppa Italia".
Finally, a comment on the Champions League: "Against Bayern, Inter will play with their best team, but they cannot afford to make any slip-ups in the league against Parma and Cagliari. The Nerazzurri have an advantage in the race for the Scudetto, but Napoli will believe in it until the end."
Article published on March 31, 2025 - 11pm
And an interesting analysis that of Bagni. Inter and Napoli are the only ones fighting for the scudetto, but there are many factors that can influence the final result. Let's hope that the teams play well without injuries.