2011/12 Serie A title Contenders: Part One
The 2010/11 season in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 brought an end to Inter Milan’s dominance in the Serie A, as their local rivals, A.C Milan, claimed their first Scudetto in seven years. Serie A titanic’s, Juventus and A.S Roma, sunk out of the top
four and were replaced by the impressive http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 and Udinese.
The 2011/12 Italian season is destined to provide so much thrills, spills, goals and entertainment as witnessed in the last season. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 fans will be hoping that they will rediscover themselves as proud Champions, while the Rossoneri
faithful will be hoping to defend their crown and do better in the UEFA Champions League as well.
Unlike previous seasons, where only two or three teams fought it out for the top spot, it will be a much greater competition this time around. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775 have made massive inroads in the summer transfer market and
are looking to learn from their mistakes of the previous seasons.
Bettor.com will now look at the possible title challengers for the 2011/12 Serie A season and predict how they will come out for the battle.
A.C Milan
The Italian Champions look destined to defend their crown after strengthening all departments of their game in the summer transfer window. The Italian Super Cup win sets a perfect tone for them to begin their title defence.
Massimiliano Allegri’s charges contain an ideal mixture of both youth and experience and will start the campaign as favourites. It will be interesting to see how Milan overcomes the loss of influential midfielder, Andrea Pirlo,
who left for Juventus in the summer.
Mr. X, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-c4309 Aquilani’s role will be of immense importance if the Rossoneri are to defend their title.
Key men
Last season’s heroes, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903, will once again have to play a huge role if Milan have to win the title.
Prediction
The Champions might not get a season as easier than the last one but they have all the ingredients to make it a historic one once again. Along with performances, Lady Luck will also have to play a huge role in Milan’s chances and
if that comes, then there will be no stopping the red and blacks. Verdict: Champions
Juventus
The Old Lady are still suffering from the consequences of the Calciopoli scandal and this season promises to turn the tides for them.
New manager, Antonio Conte, has made several reinforcements to his squad during the summer transfer window and has signed some quality players. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mirko-Vucinic-c26024 and Andrea Pirlo have all joined
the Turin giants during the summer. The inclusion of match winners like Vucinic and Pirlo will definitely make them a threatening force in the Italian football once again.
Key Men
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giorgio-Chiellini-c14963 will be key to the success of Old Lady next season. Matri joined Juve in the January transfer window of the 2010/11 season and became an instant hit at the club. His strike partnership with
Vucinic will play a huge role in the progress of his team in the upcoming campaign.
On the other hand, Chiellini has established himself as one of the best defenders in the country and his performances could decide the outcome of the season for Antonio Conte’s team.
Prediction
Juventus to provide a close fight for the Scudetto but will fall short and end as runners-up to Milan. Prediction: 2nd
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