Roma will secure a Champions League spot while Napoli and Inter will fight for third place, said Hernan Crespo to Gazzetta dello Sport.

With Pioli, Crespo believes Inter is reborn: “They play wonderfully and try to be balanced in their style. Inter was kind of ugly in the beginning of the season but this isn’t the same team that now has eight wins in a row in all competitions (7 Serie A, 1 Coppa Italia). Inter is certainly a mature squad and is far superior than Milan. Pioli has given this team confidence and energy but we have to see how they behave under harsh times. That’s where you’ll see if your team really has strength, character and level heads.

Sunday, when Juventus play Inter, is a decisive point in the Serie A season. “You don’t need a win. A draw would be great to continue growing. The important thing is that the players listen to Pioli’s instruction. He’s given a calm and precise instruction to each player in each role. Icardi, for example. I’ve never seen him play like this under anyone before. He’s really playing center forward. He helps his teammates, bursts quickly around the pitch to make space as well as assists many goals. This, we never saw before. Then there’s Kondogbia. He’s been reborn under Pioli. Pioli’s also someone who looks to the future. Roberto Gagliardini is a prime example of that. Inter’s on the right path.”

When asked if the road could lead to Champions League, Crespo concluded, “Inter must take advantage of the fact that they currently don’t have any European commitments. Roma and especially Napoli will spend a lot of energy in their European competitions. Much will be decided in head-to-head match ups. If Inter can beat Roma and Napoli, they have a great chance to feature in next year’s Champions League.”

Source: FCInterNews.it