Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 boss Rafael Benitez tips Juventus as Serie A title contenders – Serie A Update
Former Inter Milan boss, Rafael Benitez, has branded Juventus as the Serie A contenders for the 2011/12 season. The tactician believes that Juve have a very strong chance of keeping the top spot for the ongoing term due to their ambitious performances in
the first five games of the Serie A.
The former Nerazzurri coach was recently taking to Eurosport where he stated his prediction for the Italian top flight. The currently unemployed Spanish tactician said:
“Juventus are among the favourites for the championship. Milan and Inter haven’t lived up to expectations so far and they have squads which are weaker than they have been in the past.”
Benitez believes that the new stadium is an extra boost for the Bianconeri as it gives them the extra confidence needed to find consistency on the field. The same behaviour was seen against Milan, when the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Claudio-Marchisio-c9312 scored a brace in the last 5 mins
of the game to secure a deserved victory.
However, the 51-year-old also stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 should not be underestimated as the Azzurri are also looking very strong. Benitez reckons that the Neapolitans would be the real challenge for La Vecchia Signora in the Scudetto race.
“Juventus, also thanks to their new stadium, have an extra gear. However, let’s not forget Napoli either. They too are a side to keep an eye on.”
Juventus, after an amazing performance against the defending champions on Sunday, are now the league co-leaders with a tie on points with the Friuli outfit, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Udinese-Calcio-c40789. Napoli are just behind with a solitary point difference.
The two biggest contenders for the title, AC Milan and Inter Milan, have been disappointing this term. The Rossoneri have secured five points, while the Nerazzurri have only managed four from their opening five games. So, the two giants from Milan are struggling
at the bottom of the league table.
However, Juve boss Antonio Conte has asked his side to stay humble and focused as the season has just started. The veteran Juventino believes that the players need to remain consistent in order to secure the top spot at the end of the season.
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