Fabio Capello has shared his prediction for the ultimate two video games of the Serie A season, and has revealed what he would say within the dressing room if he had been in command of each Napoli and Inter, who stay locked in a duel for the 2024-25 title.
With simply two fixtures remaining within the Serie A schedule, Napoli and Inter are nonetheless separated by only one level on the prime of the standings. Atalanta, in the meantime, have secured Champions League soccer for subsequent season with , which has
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With solely two video games to go and every part nonetheless to play for on the prime and within the race for the highest 4, there’s a risk that the 2024-25 Serie A season is settled by a Scudetto play-off.
What Capello would say if he had been in command of Napoli and Inter
Chatting with , Capello says that this season feels extra like a detective novel’, and feels that there are nonetheless a number of storylines to be accomplished.
Requested what he would say to the gamers if he had been in Antonio Conte’s footwear within the Napoli dressing room, Capello mentioned: “Napoli are nonetheless forward, and there are not any causes to not have faith. I’d reiterate that to the staff. You’re robust, it’s nonetheless in our arms, we simply must have a great perspective.”
And what would he say in Simone Inzaghi’s place?
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“I might say that there are actually three finals left to play: Lazio, Como and naturally PSG. And I might add that the staff has nothing to lose for the final two rounds of the league. They should go on the pitch centered, decided and you then by no means know. If Napoli had been to slide up once more …”
Capello additionally shared what he would work on on the coaching floor if he had been in command of both Inter or Napoli: “I might attempt to get well vitality. On a bodily stage for each and on a psychological stage for Napoli. Conte should be good at erasing the 2-2 draw towards Genoa from his staff’s minds.”
Capello believes that Inter’s competitiveness on the prime of the desk is especially spectacular provided that that they had solely simply acquired by way of a spectacular 7-6 combination victory over Barcelona within the semi-finals of the Champions League, the second leg of which took 120 minutes.
“Inzaghi has caught up floor with turnovers, and it’s an ideal outcome as a result of he did it whereas defending those that gave every part in these 120 minutes towards Barcelona, whereas relaunching a number of the secondary reinforcements on the identical time.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, seems on previous to the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Could 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
“That is Inter’s energy: The squad. If Simone provides increasingly starters again in for Lazio and the final one in Como, they are going to solely enhance. Conte acquired right here with the group, which stays his weapon to get his nostril again in entrance.”
Capello’s prediction for the ultimate two video games of 2024-25
The place does Capello really feel the weaknesses lie for Napoli and Inter?
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“Conte wants to lift ranges on just a few too many weaknesses within the defensive part. Genoa hit them twice by benefiting from the aerial recreation and crosses, however defending excessive balls was once a energy for Napoli: They should return to being impeccable towards Parma and Cagliari.
epa12092721 Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte through the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs CF Genoa at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, 11 Could 2025. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
“For Inter, I don’t see any significantly vital points: Inzaghi has to proceed motivating his reserves and be sure that his staff’s need to battle for each ball stays the identical. With a Champions League ultimate to play, it’s psychological, for instance, when somebody pulls their leg again to keep away from risking an damage.
“Napoli are drained, however I nonetheless noticed some moments of brilliance within the second half. The issue is the accidents, and particularly the one to Lobotka. He’s a reference level on this staff and he brings steadiness within the recreation.
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“Inter now not have the freshness that they had a few months in the past, particularly in midfield, however this second is particular, it provides you vitality.”
And when requested for his ultimate prediction for the 2024-25 Serie A title, Capello mentioned: “Napoli missed a shot, however I’m satisfied that they received’t miss any extra.”