Carlo Ancelotti admits “Juventus are favourites” to win Serie A but “the Scudetto is not assigned”.
The Bianconeri have won five titles in a row and are being tipped for a sixth, but the Bayern Munich Coach doesn’t believe it’s a foregone conclusion.
“Juventus are favourites, but the Scudetto isn’t assigned,” Ancelotti told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Anything can happen, injuries are also commonplace. I like Juve’s solidity, consistency, organisation and the club hierarchy.
Carlo Ancelotti admits “Juventus are favourites” to win Serie A but “the Scudetto is not assigned”.
The Bianconeri have won five titles in a row and are being tipped for a sixth, but the Bayern Munich Coach doesn’t believe it’s a foregone conclusion.
“Juventus are favourites, but the Scudetto isn’t assigned,” Ancelotti told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Anything can happen, injuries are also commonplace. I like Juve’s solidity, consistency, organisation and the club hierarchy.
“Is their defence looking shaky? All opponents wish for that, but defensive solidity is still Juve’s strength.
“The injury to [Arkadiusz] Milik is a blow for Napoli, it will be more difficult to stay in the top positions. They have [Manolo] Gabbiadini who now has increased responsibility, so let’s see how he deals with that.
“I wouldn't talk about a smooth road though.
“Inter? I saw them against Juve and they looked like a well-prepared team. Then they had some hiccups, but they’re still good, as is the Coach [Frank de Boer].
“They can compete for the top positions.”
Ancelotti is best-known for his work at Milan, and he was asked about Silvio Berlusconi’s potential sale of the club to a Chinese consortium.
“I’d be happy for Milan to be run by competent people, as they have been for the last 30 years. And Milanisti, like Berlusconi.
“The Rossoneri’s future has to be based on the competence of the directors, that they come from other teams will matter less to fans if the results arrive.
“Berlusconi? Sometimes I hear from him, I’ve sent him best wishes and he reciprocated. He’s always a person I have affection for, he made me feel good as a player and a Coach.
“Milan without him will be strange, but that’s how today’s football is. He’s tired, and in the end all cycles must finish.”