Fabio Capello believes that the upcoming Derby d’Italia presents a better problem for Juventus than Inter, however the Nerazzurri require a revival of ‘crew spirit’, which was misplaced following their 2025 Champions League Closing defeat.
Inter and Juventus will meet on the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, September 13.
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Former Bianconeri boss Capello previewed the sport in his column for dello Sport.
Inter have one victory and one defeat to this point in Serie A, whereas the Bianconeri have collected two consecutive wins. Nonetheless, Capello feels that the Allianz Stadium showdown presents a better problem for Igor Tudor’s males.
Capello: Juventus have glorious ‘crew spirit’
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates after scoring a objective throughout the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Photographs)
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“Above all, for the Outdated Woman, as a result of this can be a take a look at to grasp whether or not the Bianconeri can really struggle for the Scudetto. The crew is now pretty well-oiled, even when there are some new arrivals,” wrote Capello.
“Dusan Vlahovic is pushing to play, however even when he comes on throughout the match, he manages to do his half with nice will and willpower. His case is proof that inside Juventus, there is a wonderful crew spirit.”
Oddly, Vlahovic is at present the most effective Juventus scorer with two objectives within the opening two video games. The Serbia worldwide has made two substitute appearances this time period and is predicted to depart on the finish of his contract in June 2026.
New Inter signing Manuel Akanji is however Capello feels that Inter’s points don’t lie in defence.
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Capello dissatisfied by Barella and Calhanoglu
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Nicolò Barella of Italy in motion challenges for the ball with Rauno Sappinen of Estonia throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Photographs)
“With him [Akanji], Inter have managed to strengthen a crew that was already doing very nicely on the again,” wrote the ex-England coach.
“Nevertheless, an important factor for the Nerazzurri is to regain the suitable spirit in midfield, particularly with Calhanoglu. On Sunday, I watched him intently within the match that Turkey performed in opposition to Spain within the World Cup qualifiers. He’s a participant who must be recovered by way of mentality, spirit and velocity of play.
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“Even Nicolò Barella didn’t appear the decisive man we admired in Milan throughout the worldwide break with Italy. In the event that they each must be recovered mentally, then, on a collective stage, the crew spirit must be discovered once more, with a willpower that I feel was misplaced with the well-known Champions League Closing defeat in Could. I imagine Chivu can have work to do on this side.”