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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.
THE CHRONIC TRUTH: WHY EVAN FERGUSON’S ANKLE ISSUES ARE NOW CLASSIFIED AS "CHRONIC."
Evan Ferguson's injury has been labelled chronic. Discover why the Roma star is set to miss Ireland's World Cup playoff in Prague.
It’s been 27 days since Evan Ferguson last set foot on the pitch for Roma, and honestly, we still don’t know much about how the Irish striker is doing.
He picked up another ankle problem just a few days after sitting through Roma’s home draw with AC Milan, watching the full 90 minutes from the bench. Tough luck, really; his ankles just keep letting him down. It’s been a recurring theme for Ferguson, especially early in his career. He already missed time earlier this season with a similar injury, which kept him out of Ireland’s big November qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
People have talked a lot about his rocky relationship with club manager Gian Piero Gasperini. It’s no secret that things haven’t always been smooth between them.
Earlier this month, Gasperini didn’t hide his frustration about Ferguson’s ankle troubles. He even said the 21-year-old felt “depressed” about it all. “Whenever he’s been available, he’s always played, but that’s part of the problem for this player,” Gasperini remarked, not exactly reassuring.
Now, with Ireland’s World Cup playoff against Czechia coming up fast, everyone’s watching Ferguson’s recovery, and the latest news from Italy isn’t good.
This week, both Giallorossi.net and Il Messaggero reported that Ferguson’s ankle issues have become "chronic". There’s no timeline for his return. Apparently, he’s suffered another setback and is still dealing with pain, so Roma’s medical team has to handle him very carefully.
Even worse, these reports suggest there’s no guarantee Ferguson can play any role “in the coming months” as Roma push for a Champions League spot. If that’s true, he’s almost certain to miss the playoff semi-final in Prague, and maybe even the final, if Ireland makes it that far. If things don’t improve, there’s a real chance he misses the World Cup altogether, even if Ireland qualifies.
Behind the scenes, it sounds like people at Roma are getting frustrated, too. For Irish fans, it’s tough to watch Ferguson’s time in Rome stall like this. He just hasn’t had a chance to really make an impact since joining the club.
Sure, Troy Parrott is in great form and should lead the line in Prague, but you know Heimir Hallgrímsson would much rather have Ferguson available for such an important game.
10-WEEK WAIT: WHAT DID BILLY GILMOUR DO DURING HIS LONG RECOVERY PERIOD IN LONDON?
Billy Gilmour is back: Analyse his return against Roma and the latest news on Scott McTominay's new 2030 Napoli contract talks.
Billy Gilmour couldn’t hide his excitement after finally shaking off his injury. Those ten weeks on the sidelines felt like forever, honestly.
He made his return on Sunday, stepping onto the pitch for the first time since November 1. Gilmour came on with just 11 minutes left in Napoli’s 2-2 draw against Roma and didn’t waste any time; he played a key pass that set up Alisson Santos’ equaliser only three minutes after coming on.
Gilmour, who used to run the midfield for Chelsea and Brighton, had been part of the Scotland squad that booked a spot at next summer’s World Cup in North America. Still, he missed those crucial games against Greece and Denmark and ended up needing surgery for a hernia right after.
While he was out, things got rough for Napoli. They slipped out of the title race and crashed out early from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
But for Gilmour, just being back on the pitch meant everything. He posted on Instagram: “First steps in 2026. There’s no better feeling than being on the pitch and doing it in front of your fans! It’s been a long 10 weeks; now I’m back doing what I love with this team. Forza Napoli Sempre!”
In other news, Scott McTominay, Gilmour’s teammate for both club and country, is in talks over a new Napoli contract. Since joining Manchester United for £27.5 million a year and a half ago, McTominay’s been a game-changer, banging in 12 goals during Napoli’s title run and picking up the league’s player of the year award.
He’s missed the last couple of matches but looks set to return against Atalanta on Sunday. With two and a half years left on his current deal, Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport says his agent and the club are already discussing improved terms.
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