Inter Milan’s pursuit of their 20th league title hit a snag as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Napoli at San Siro. The draw came as a setback for Inter, who are leading the Serie A table but saw their advantage over second-placed AC Milan reduced to 14 points following Milan’s victory.
The match was poised to be a significant one for Inter, potentially extending their winning streak and moving closer to clinching the title early.
However, Napoli’s Juan Jesus scored a late equalizer, dampening Inter’s hopes of an easy path to the championship.
Despite the draw, Inter remains in a strong position, outperforming last season’s record by Napoli at this stage in terms of points, goals scored, and goal difference.
Yet, the dream of securing the title by defeating Milan in the upcoming derby now seems more challenging.
Napoli, missing their key player Victor Osimhen due to injury, showed resilience despite their recent exit from European competition. They are still in contention for a Champions League spot, trailing Roma by six points.
AC Milan’s win over Verona, featuring goals from Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic, and Samuel Chukwueze, has solidified their position in the top four, increasing their lead over Juventus.
Milan’s coach Stefano Pioli praised his team’s collective effort and performance, which has led to their fifth consecutive win across all competitions.
Verona, despite a strong performance and a remarkable goal from Tijjani Noslin, remains just above the relegation zone, with a crucial match against Cagliari on the horizon.
In other Serie A news, Fiorentina’s match against Atalanta was postponed due to the sudden illness of Fiorentina’s general manager Giuseppe “Joe” Barone.
The league has yet to announce a new date for the fixture. Fiorentina currently stands eighth in the league, chasing a spot in the Europa Conference League.
