Although Inter Milan might have failed to make much of an impact on the European stage last season, the Nerrazzuri embarked on a stunning Serie A fairytale.
Getting their hands on a history-making 20th domestic crown and gaining a string of admirers from across the continent, Simone Inzaghi’s men stormed their way to the record books last season without breaking much of a sweat.
Remarkably suffering just a pair of defeats from any of their 38 Serie A appearances throughout the 2023/24 campaign, Inter getting things underway next month pencilled in as a leading contender to make more domestic history.
Claiming their 20th Serie A crown last season thanks to a sensational 19-point buffer, Inzaghi’s high-flying squad have certainly gained a fearsome reputation from across the continent.
With just a matter of days until Italy’s elite make their return and get the 2024/25 campaign underway, we have taken a look at who could be Inter’s ultimate title foes this time around.
Juventus
Once again dealing with a string of public financial issues behind the scenes in Turin last season, Juventus are getting a new era underway this summer and are desperate to put their extended struggles behind them.
Eventually booking a lucrative Champions League return and back among Europe’s elite, the Old Lady are now under the guidance of Thiago Motta after appointing the one-time Inter Milan midfielder last month.
With the hierarchy in Turin making it clear that they have their sights set on mounting a genuine Serie A title charge this time around, Motta has quickly gained a reputation as one of Italy’s hottest managerial prospects.
Motta oversaw Bologna’s famous qualification for the Champions League last season, finishing fifth in the table and breaking a string of long-standing records throughout the 2023/24 campaign.
With the 41-year-old looking to complete a real squad overhaul at the Allianz this summer, the Italian icons do appear to have a…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-07-24 03:00:16
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