Legendary Italian manager Fabio Capello identifies Inter Milan as the strongest club in Italian football, but at the same time its own worst enemy.
The 77-year-old managed the likes of AC Milan, As Roma, Real Madrid, Juventus and the English national team throughout his illustrious career.
He expects a more thrilling Scudetto race this season compared to last term when Napoli ran away with the lead.
Capello believes the Nerazzurri is the best-equipped club in Serie A. However, Milan and Juventus are also in the conversation.
“It’s a different title race compared to the previous one when Napoli and their coach immediately found the right path towards the title,” said the Italian tactician in his interview with Il Corriere della Sera via FcInter1908.
“The current league is more balanced. I see Inter in the running. It is the strongest team in the league.
“Milan is more structured than last year while Juventus, without European commitments, can concentrate their efforts on the Scudetto.”
But despite being the favorites to lift the trophy, Capello agrees that Inter are their own worst enemy.
“Yes, Inter is its own worst enemy. It also happened in the past. Every now and then, they commit the mistake of feeling too strong and underestimating their opponent.
“I’m speaking from experience, the most difficult aspect when leading a team that is clearly superior to the others is keeping the players charged up.
“In these situations, the most charismatic players must lend a hand to the coach. I had Raul at Real Madrid and Baresi with Maldini at Milan.”
Fabio Capello Acknowledges Inter Milan As The Strongest Club In Italian Football
Capello also discussed the failed new San Siro project and the Milanese clubs’ plans to move to different areas.
“I hope that finally something can be done to overcome the bureaucracy that hinders or blocks any attempt at progress.
“For instance, let’s take the San Siro project that Inter and Milan presented four years ago. Building a new stadium while preserving a small symbolic part of the current one seemed perfect to me. A step towards modernity, with a dutiful homage to history.
“But instead, the Superintendence prevented it. The decision of Milan and Inter to move to San Donato and Rozzano is a defeat for the city of Milan.
“Without the rent from the two clubs, San Siro risks becoming a monument that will fall into ruin,” warns Capello.
