Legendary AC Milan & Juventus Coach Issues Warning To Inter Milan: “Be Careful, Job Not Done Yet” | OneFootball

Fabio Capello has urged Inter Milan not to take anything for granted despite steering eight points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Capello insisted that the Scudetto race is not over yet by any stretch of the imagination.

Despite suffering four defeats in the opening 12 league rounds, Inter have hit the ground running under new boss Cristian Chivu.

Indeed, the San Siro giants have secured 11 wins from their last 12 top-flight outings, barring a 2-2 home draw against Napoli in January.

Therefore, they’ve moved eight points clear of second-placed AC Milan.

However, Massimiliano Allegri’s men still have a game in hand.

Furthermore, unlike Inter, Milan are not having commitments in other competitions and can focus entirely on winning the Scudetto.

As such, Capello believes Inter would be naive to let their current lead tuck them into a false sense of security.

Fabio Capello Warns Inter Milan Against Complacency

“The Italian league isn’t decided yet,” Capello. “I heard Antonio Conte’s words after the penalty defeat against Como the day before yesterday.

“And I think they were a reaction to the loss. ‘Don’t talk to me about the Scudetto; we are nine points behind Inter, and we have serious problems.’

“The Napoli coach expressed a very negative view, but there are still many matches to play, including several head-to-head clashes.

“Calm down… I don’t mean to suggest that Inter isn’t playing well – that’s beyond question – but there’s still a lot to do before you can declare the league over.

“After a defeat, everything looks dark.

“I understand Conte, and it’s hard to stay positive, especially seeing that the Nerazzurri are showing no cracks and seem to be on the right path.

“However, Cristian Chivu’s team still has to be very careful.

“That’s because of the direct confrontations and the six teams – including Como – competing for Champions League spots.

“I also believe there may be a disconnect between what Conte says and what he truly thinks, because claiming the opposite – that the league is open – right after a Coppa Italia defeat would have sent the wrong message.

“Everyone thinks Inter are the favorites.

“Given how they play and how they approach every game with top quality and maximum concentration, they are indeed in a strong position.

“However, the Nerazzurri still have the cups to play for, unlike Napoli and Milan, for example. And that’s not a trivial detail.”