“Simone Inzaghi did well to put Hakan Calhanoglu in the base of midfield, Inter still in the hunt for the Serie A title”

Italian journalist Giancarlo Padovan believes Inter are still in contention for the Serie A title.

Speaking to Italian radio station Radio Napoli Centrale, Padovan felt that although the Nerazzurri are far down the table, they are still on the hunt, while he praised coach Simone Inzaghi for handling the situation. in the middle of the field.

Eight points is a big gap for Inter to make up for on Napoli at the top of the Serie A standings.

Based on this, it would be difficult to name the Nerazzurri as title favourites.

However, as Padovan points out, it would be difficult to completely rule out the Nerazzurri.

A recent turnaround is a testament to the quality of the team, as well as their ability to function as a cohesive team despite adversity.

The way Hakan Calhanoglu replaced Marcelo Brozovic in particular showed the versatility and adaptability of this Inter side.

When asked if he considered Inter out of the title race, Padovan replied “In my opinion, no”.

“I would put the Milan teams among the serious candidates for the Scudetto, I always have the opinion that the Nerazzurri, especially since they still have Lukaku to come back.”

“Inzaghi did very well to put Calhanoglu in place of Brozovic,” he added, “which they barely missed.”