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'Inter are going to be on top': Former Italy international makes pre-season Serie A predictions
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Giuseppe Rossi believes the top of Serie A will see a bit of a shake-up in the upcoming season.
Inter Milan topped the table in the Italian top flight in the last campaign, winning by nine points in a rather comfortable title triumph. Rossi still thinks the Nerazzurri should be considered the favourites, but he tips a couple of other traditional Serie A powers to reinsert themselves into the title race after disappointing finishes last term.
Speaking exclusive to DAZN News via BetBrothers, Rossi predicted that both AC Milan and Juventus will have bounce-back campaigns after finishing fifth and sixth, respectively, in 2025-26.
"Once again Inter are going to be on top but I think it’s going to be a very interesting year for Juventus," Rossi said.
"Luciano Spalletti had a tough year last year and I think now he’s going to get a grasp of this team, implement his ideas and what he wants to do, because that’s hard to do when you arrive mid-season as he did, and make the most of the transfer window.
"I’m feeling very high on Juventus and their chances this year."
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Rossi, who earned 30 caps for Italy from 2008 to 2014, also stated his belief that Milan's new boss could be the key to a resurgence for the Rossoneri.
"Ruben Amorim has the potential to do well at Milan," he said. "I think he could do a good job there. He could do well.
"We saw glimpses of what Amorim can offer at Manchester United and I think as a manager he has the work ethic and understanding of the game to propel Milan into the final four this year."
Aside from the two traditional powers restoring some of their lost aura, Rossi also expects Como to continue to turn heads this season.
"It’s going to be important for Como to find that continuity to finish fourth again or better," he said.
"We all saw Leicester City win the [2015-16 Premier League] title and Bologna finishing where they did the other season, and Como now need to prove they are more than a one-season wonder.
"They have the potential to be a big team in Serie A because of the financial backing they have but you have to see the results on the field. Are they able to maintain that standard?
"So it’s going to be a big year for them. It’s going to be a big step up again. Let’s see if they are able to hang up there with the big boys."
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