Christian Vieri has made it clear that he feels Inter are nonetheless the favourites to win the Serie A title following their league and cup double in 2025-26, and says that the Nerazzurri needs to be aiming to go all the way in which within the Champions League as nicely heading into the 2026-27 marketing campaign.
Vieri expects ‘nice issues’ from Inter in 2026-27: ‘Favourites for the Scudetto once more’
Inter kick off their 2026-27 Serie A marketing campaign with a go to from the close by Monza on August 22 however should first face Milan after which Juventus in a pair of pre-season friendlies over the course of the subsequent week.
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Then, Cristian Chivu and his gamers will try and defend their Serie A title and Vieri believes that they’re the favourites to assert the Scudetto as soon as once more.
Talking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the previous Nerazzurri striker mentioned: “Inter aren’t simply being born this summer time, they’re already there, it is a very sturdy crew. To me, it appears like an excellent crew. They usually’ve already signed Stones, who’s a top-level participant and can convey one other increase in defence: Expertise, high quality, a successful mentality.”
Vieri was requested what Nerazzurri supporters ought to anticipate from the crew heading into the 2026-27 season, to which he replied: “Nice issues.”
He continued: “Let’s have a look at how the remainder of the window goes, however proper now, Inter begin as favourites for the Scudetto once more. That is the one manner it may be.
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“I might additionally see Napoli doing nicely as a result of they’ve a great group and have introduced in a great coach in Allegri. The others, although, are additional behind. I will be capable to be extra exact in September.”
And what in regards to the job that Cristian Chivu has executed since being appointed head coach simply over a yr in the past?
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, poses for a photograph with the Coppa Campioni d’Italia and Coppa Italia trophies following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“Cristian needs to be applauded,” mentioned Vieri. “He is proved that he’s ready as a coach and that he is an clever individual. He is understood awaken the satisfaction of the champions that have been wounded by that Champions League closing defeat in opposition to PSG/ Inter wanted any individual like that to react.
“In Italy, they actually dominated whereas additionally taking part in lovely soccer. There might be a little bit of stress any longer as a result of it is by no means straightforward to go back-to-back. However Chivu is used to managing stress, at the same time as a participant, and he could have no points.”
Is there a danger that Inter might slip up in Serie A in the event that they focus an excessive amount of on the Champions League?
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Gamers and employees of FC Internazionale Milano pose for a photograph with the Coppa Campioni d’Italia and Coppa Italia trophies following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“Let’s get this misunderstanding straight,” Vieri replied. “If you happen to play for Inter, you wish to win each sport and due to this fact all attainable titles. If you enter San Siro, you do not even take into consideration the opponent in entrance of you that a lot. You simply take into consideration doing all of your greatest to not disappoint the 75,000 individuals who pay to see you each week.”
Is there any room for enchancment within the Inter camp after claiming the home double final season?
Vieri says: “It is a mentality factor. After successful two trophies, it’s important to go on the market the next yr and assume which you could win three. The shirt you put on calls for that from you.”
