Capello analyses Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma Scudetto chances | OneFootball

Fabio Capello believes that it is a genuine five-horse race for the Serie A title this season, but believes that all of Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma have room for improvement if they are to claim the 2025-26 Scudetto.

The former Milan, Roma, Juventus and England head coach analysed all five team’s chances of winning the Serie A title in an in-depth interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

Four points separates five teams at the top of the Serie A standings heading into the Christmas period. It’s an entertaining and satisfying table for the neutral, with Inter on 33 points, Milan on 32, Napoli on 31, Roma on 30 and Juventus on 29.

Capello: ‘I don’t see anyone breaking away at the moment’

Asked by La Gazzetta dello Sport whether this five-way race for the Serie A title could go the full distance, Capello said: “Why not? I don’t see anyone breaking away at the moment. They all score points, they all occasionally slow down. Milan and Roma were in the lead, now Inter and Napoli are back up there, Juve are seriously getting back into the frame.”

Does he see Juventus as worthy title challengers this season?

“Their season certainly isn’t over. They’ve got a run of forms that could bring them 12 points in their next few games,” he said.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Juan Cabal of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

And on Spalletti, Capello said: “He’s found the right players to play in many positions. He’s rediscovered that determination and aggressiveness that had disappeared. And Juve are one of the few Italian sides who can take players on and create a numerical superiority: Yildiz, Conceicao, Zhegrova, they often put rivals in trouble.”

Does he feel that Juventus are genuine Scudetto contenders this season?

“Juve are there, they could make up the gap, and they still have direct clashes left to play,” he answered.

On Inter, Capello says: “Chivu has played it safe so far. I think he’s evaluated the (suboptimal) condition of several players and has therefore decided to hold off with any experiments. He’s in the lead though.”

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at King Saud University Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

And on Milan, he added: “Milan drop points and concede goals, that’s not like Allegri. This is Milan’s downfall: They have to find defensive solidity. Mistakes have cost them far too many points. Their attitude is very attacking, but they do find trouble at the back.”

Milan are in the process of signing Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham to plug a gap in attack, but does Capello feel that he is a wise signing in January?

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on August 22, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“It’s a great question. It’s definitely difficult to play without a no.9. Fullkrug is an old-fashioned striker, the club must have had a discussion over who the right fit would be. But it’s not just a question of centre-forwards: They’re not playing in Europe and they need to take advantage of that.”

Capello agrees with many supporters that Roma need more attacking options before they can be considered serious title contenders this season: “Without a centre-forward, Gasperini has also had a lot of problems,” he said.

“It’s difficult. Against Juventus, there was no reference point up front. Roma played better in the first half, but they made a mistake in insisting on playing through the middle when Juve had just brought Bremer back in.”

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

And on the attackers that Roma have been linked with so far this winter, Capello said: “I like Zirkzee a lot, he knows how to play with his back to goal and moves well. Raspadori on the other hand, is more of a second striker. He fits in well, he has a sense for goals, but he’s not a centre-forward.”

And lastly, on Napoli, fresh off a Supercoppa Italiana victory in Saudi Arabia on Monday night, Capello said: “Napoli have excellent players and a winning coach in Conte.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, reacts during the trophy ceremony after the team’s victory in the Supercoppa Italiana Final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at King Saud University Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

“Now Lukaku and some of the other injured players are back, and the success in the Supercoppa will be massive for the players’ mindset. It’s a psychological turning point that could also relaunch them in the league.”