The Rossoneri, like the reigning champions, started the season without the “obstacle” of the cups. But this remains the only analogy
But if it were to end like this, as seems very likely, with Inter becoming Italian champions, will anyone be able to say that “Milan have lost the scudetto”? Can anyone say that, by not playing in the Cups, they were unable to emulate Napoli who took advantage of this in a big way last year, to the point of reaching first place on the podium? Could someone, because it is an old refrain, say that Allegri was unable to do as Conte did, that is, to beat the favorites Nerazzurri? Three questions to which – strictly personal opinion – must be answered with three firm nos. Milan did not lose the Scudetto, this time the advantage of not playing the Cups – and we will explain why – had a lesser effect. And no, Allegri has done very well so far and the conditions, compared to Conte, were very different. But let’s go into detail.
