Guido Vaciago, the director of Tuttosport, has shared his thoughts on the Serie A title race, suggesting that Juventus could still be in contention. His comments come in the wake of the recent Napoli-Inter match, which has left the league standings intriguingly poised with just 12 rounds remaining (11 for Inter, Napoli, and Atalanta).
Vaciago draws an interesting parallel to a Neapolitan tradition to illustrate the current situation in Serie A. He writes, “The ‘suspended coffee’ in Naples is a coffee offered to an unknown person who will come later. Neither Inter nor Napoli are so generous as to offer the Scudetto, but with 12 rounds to go, the table leaves everything open or, if you will, suspended.”
The journalist points out that no team has been able to break away decisively in what he describes as an uphill battle. He speculates on the reasons for this tight race: “Perhaps it’s because energy is scarce and injuries are abundant, or perhaps because after years of almost perfect teams that, at a certain point, took control of the championship, all the title candidates have flaws that weigh them down.”
This assessment comes at a crucial juncture in the Serie A season. With Juventus finding themselves within striking distance of the top spots, Vaciago’s words suggest that the Old Lady might have a genuine chance at clinching the title. The unpredictable nature of this season’s competition, marked by the struggles of traditionally dominant teams, has created an opportunity for Juventus to potentially mount a late challenge.
