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FABIO CAPELLO’S VERDICT: "IF AC MILAN BEAT ROMA, THEY MUST AIM FOR THE SCUDETTO."
Fabio Capello warns AC Milan that, despite their 20-game unbeaten run, they need more "game-changers" to beat Inter to the Scudetto.
Fabio Capello says AC Milan are missing a game-changer like Lautaro Martinez, but if they beat Roma, they should set their sights on the title.
Milan started the 2025-26 season with Massimiliano Allegri back in charge, and after last year’s eighth-place finish, everyone just wanted Champions League football again. So far, they’re doing well—they’ve already built a seven-point gap over fifth place.
But fans aren’t just thinking about fourth anymore. The Rossoneri are only three points off the top, and they haven’t lost in 20 games. That sort of streak hasn’t happened for decades, so now people are starting to believe the Scudetto isn’t out of reach.
Capello talked to La Gazzetta dello Sport about Milan’s title chances, their strikers, and more.
Allegri keeps saying the goal is just top four…
“That’s just Max being Max. He’s too smart to go around shouting about the scudetto. When you climb this high, if you fall, it hurts more. So he keeps his head down, talks about numbers, and keeps everyone grounded.”
Allegri has now gone 20 league games unbeaten after beating Lecce…
“That’s a huge achievement, and it’s down to his work with the team’s mentality. Milan’s got a strong spirit now—you can see it in the way they come back, even when they’re not playing well or are behind.
“Max has put in a lot of effort there, and the only loss in their last 21 games was that opener against Cremonese. That speaks for itself.”
Against Lecce, Milan dominated the second half: 13 shots to 2, 71% possession. Did the criticism after the Como match help?
“No, trust me, Allegri hears the talk, but he knows the team needs to play better. Look at the first half against Lecce—they weren’t great.
“They moved the ball too slowly, the midfielders couldn’t keep up, and half the time, there was just one Milan player up against three Lecce defenders in the box. That’s not the way to score goals.”
Is that because Pulisic and Leao aren’t true centre-forwards?
“Exactly. They’re attackers who like to drift around, drop deep, or pull wide to create something. Pulisic is a bit better at getting into the box, but Leao’s only just learning. Neither of them is Lautaro—you can tell.”
Leao hasn’t looked like himself lately…
“It was obvious. He couldn’t shift gears. Even when he had space to run, he just matched his defender’s speed. That’s not the Leao we know.”
Then Allegri brought in Füllkrug…
“A real number nine. He senses the tiniest defensive mistake and takes advantage, just like he did for the goal. But honestly, the real spark was Rabiot again. He raised his level in the second half.”
Will we see Milan play with a front three soon?
“That all comes down to who’s fit and available. With five subs now, you can switch things up during the game. And with someone as sharp as Max on the bench, it’s even easier to change the setup on the fly.”
There was a moment, with the score still stuck at 0-0, when Milan lined up with three central defenders. Lecce didn’t even have a proper striker on the field. Isn’t that a bit much?
Allegri said he wanted the two wing-backs to handle preventive marking and ramp up the pressure. Honestly, it’s about time. Milan has this habit of dropping back and letting teams crowd their penalty area, especially against sides they should be bossing. Sometimes you have to push forward and defend by pressing, not just by sitting deep.
Some of the backups looked better against Lecce. Has Jashari finally convinced you?
Yeah, he did better than he has in his last few games. But you know what? As soon as Modric came on, you could just see the difference. That long ball he played to Nkunku was unreal. No comparison.
Modric’s definitely starting on Sunday against Roma, right?
The away games in Rome and then Bologna will really show us what Milan’s made of, especially since Inter gets to play Pisa and Cremonese. If Milan slips up, they risk falling behind. That’s why these matches matter so much—they’ve got to keep pace and stay right in it.
And against Gasperini, it should feel like a Champions League clash. Roma’s attack is scarier now with Malen. Still, if Milan manages to win in Rome, it’ll be hard to pretend they’re not in the Scudetto race.
Roma and Bologna both face Milan after their European matches, while Inter, Napoli, and Juventus are busy too…
Not having to worry about Europe is a real bonus for Allegri. But Inter needs to drop points here and there; otherwise, catching them is a tall order. Chivu, though, has already got plenty in the bank.
TIRED OR TOUGH? THE CONFLICTING ITALIAN MEDIA REPORTS ON SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S PERFORMANCE
Scott McTominay and Napoli suffer Champions League elimination after a 3-2 home defeat to Chelsea's clinical Joao Pedro.
Scott McTominay had a rough night as Napoli crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday. The reigning Serie A champs missed out on a play-off spot after losing at home to Chelsea.
It was a wild night in the Champions League, and Napoli ended up as one of the biggest letdowns. Even with home advantage against Liam Rosenior's team, they only managed to finish 30th overall. Chelsea, on the other hand, walked away with sixth.
McTominay, along with Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund, couldn’t stop Napoli from falling 3-2 in Naples. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring, but Napoli hit back before halftime thanks to Antonio Vergara and Hojlund.
But after the break, Joao Pedro bagged a brace and sealed Napoli’s fate. The Italian press didn’t hold back in their reviews of McTominay’s performance.
Il Napolista gave McTominay a 6 out of 10. They liked his grit but pointed out he lost possession a few too many times in midfield. Still, they said he was a threat going forward—enough to give Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez something to worry about. But in the end, it just wasn’t enough for Conte’s side.
Il Messaggero also gave him a 6. They called his first half “average”, even though the game was played at a high level. After halftime, they thought he looked tired and didn’t live up to his usual standards.
Corriere dello Sport was a bit more generous with a 6.5. They praised his fighting spirit—classic Premier League style—and said he gave it everything he had. But as Serie A’s current MVP, expectations are high, and he just couldn’t find the goals Napoli needed.
Essere Partnopei matched that 6.5 rating. They praised his energy and said he was as active as ever, moving the ball well. Still, his efforts couldn’t keep Napoli from being knocked out.
Napoli Magazine skipped the ratings but said McTominay wasn’t at his best. He’s a key player for Conte and stayed committed, but it wasn’t enough to push Napoli into the next round.
"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" — ANTONIO CONTE’S EXPLOSIVE WARNING TO NAPOLI STARS AFTER JUVENTUS ROUT
Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund fail to fire as Juventus crush Napoli 3-0. Discover Conte’s defiant post-match reaction.
Napoli just fell nine points behind in the Serie A title chase after Scott McTominay and the rest of the squad took a heavy 3-0 loss against Juventus.
The defending champs barely put up a fight at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Juventus looked sharp, closing the gap with Napoli to just a single point. Right now, Gli Azzurri sit fourth with 43 points, Juventus are right behind on 42, and Inter still lead the pack with 52. If Antonio Conte’s side wants to catch up, they’ve got a lot of work to do.
McTominay played the whole match for Napoli but couldn’t change the game. Frustration was obvious for the visitors. Rasmus Hojlund, on loan from Manchester United, struggled again and didn’t make much of a difference up front. While his parent club edged out Arsenal 3-2 in London, Hojlund missed two decent chances in Turin. He hasn’t scored for Napoli since late December.
Romelu Lukaku finally got back on the pitch after his injury, but with just 12 minutes left, the result was already settled. Juventus were two goals up—Jonathan David bagged the first, Kenan Yildiz added another, and Filip Kostic finished things off near the end with a third.
Napoli are still missing another Scot, Billy Gilmour, and creative midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is out hurt as well. Next up, Chelsea comes to Naples on Wednesday night. Napoli really needs a win to stay in the hunt for a Champions League play-off spot.
Conte faced up to the defeat but made it clear Napoli aren’t about to give up on the Scudetto—even with all these injuries.
Conte didn’t sugarcoat things:
“As long as it was 1-0, it felt close—like we might grab a draw,” he said. “But after their second goal, things opened up, and then they scored a third. Credit to them, but also to my guys. There’s not much to say or criticise. Even here in Turin, they gave everything.
“Sometimes you get past these obstacles, sometimes you don’t. For the first time in my career, I had to bring on a player [Giovane]. I’d never even seen him in training—a kid who just joined us Saturday. That tells you something about what we’re dealing with right now.
“But we’re not quitting. We know the situation, and we’ll keep pushing. It feels like we’re out at sea in a storm, but we’re not bailing. If someone wants to jump ship, fine—they can swim to shore. The rest of us are staying on board, ready to fight with everything we’ve got, whatever comes our way.”
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