The seasoned Italian coach, Fabio Capello, predicts Juventus is still in the top position in the race for the Scudetto Serie A title for the 2021/2022 season. However, said Capello, Inter Milan should not be crossed out just like that.
The Scudetto title competition is predicted to be very exciting in the 2021/2022 season. Because, Juventus have brought home Massimiliano Allegri. Meanwhile, AS Roma appointed Jose Mourinho as head coach.
AC Milan has a squad that is more mature and ready to compete after last season's surprise appearance. Meanwhile, Inter Milan as defending champions had to lose several key figures. However, Inter still have a solid team.
Juventus have not made a major transfer at the start of the 2021/2022 season. Attempts to buy Manuel Locatelli have not been realized. However, Juventus was able to retain its best players including the star Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Juventus started the season on pole position after the transfer of Inter. All hope is in Allegri and I say it without prejudice: it will not be easy to repeat the success of his previous stint," said Capello.
According to Capello, Allegri is the right person for Juventus. Allegri has the right experience and ability. Unlike Andrea Pirlo, Allegri's presence is expected to maximize the potential of Juventus players.
"I expected something special from Matthijs de Ligt and Paulo Dybala. The Argentine has potential number one, but he always lacks something," said Capello.
Inter Milan lost two very vital players for the club, Achraf Hakimi and Romelu Lukaku. They were sold as a solution to the club's financial crisis. In addition, Inter also lost the coach who brought them the Scudetto: Antonio Conte.
"I don't agree [Inter have no chance of the Scudetto]. The coach left, two champions left, but the foundations are still of good quality. Edin Dzeko is perfect to replace someone like Lukaku," said Capello.
"Hakan Calhanoglu has a good shot. Simone Inzaghi, in a few words, can change the group: show that Inter are not just Lukaku and Hakimi," said the former England coach.