GdS: Scudetto battle a four-horse race – why each team has reason to believe

The Scudetto race last year was even, but it always seemed like it would be one of two teams. This year, with AC Milan involved, it is not as clear.

It would be nice for Milan to be in a position where they could only look down. However, this is not the case. Instead, the race for the Scudetto sees several teams on a near enough level playing field, and every goal counts.

Battle of four?

Gazzetta dello Sport, this morning, write how the race for the ‘winter Scudetto’ is very even, with four teams separated by only a point. Later down the line, things could be thinned slightly, but each team has a reason to believe they can be in the fold.

As the league leaders, the Rossoneri will feel the most confident, given they have beaten the other three teams in the mix: Napoli, Inter and Roma. They have the best record against the ‘big’ teams, and they don’t have the strain of a European competition.

Napoli follow, despite being ravaged by injuries, and they could hit a new level soon. Romelu Lukaku will return soon, whilst David Neres and Noa Lang have stepped up. With that said, Zambo-Anguissa’s injury is a big miss and the cover is low.

Inter’s transition has fallen nicely for the others, given there are a few questions about the old and new. Quality is there, and the new ideas bring something different, whilst the old ones bring comfort. However, there needs to be a synchronicity of both, and finding that will be key to their hopes.

Finally, Roma are the shock package of the year, with Gian Piero Gasperini fighting above his team’s weight. The Giallorossi remain in contention, despite their horrific head-to-head record and potentially subpar team. Perhaps, like Atalanta last year, they will be in the conversation until others truly take off.