Will Napoli Hold the Key to Milan’s Champions Fate and Inter’s Title Dreams?

The Milanese outfit currently sits ninth in the league table, but they're only a mere six points shy of that coveted fourth spot. Despite the inconsistent form displayed by the Rossoneri thus far, qualifying for the Champions League remains within the realms of possibility. Of course, the competition is fierce, with Bologna enjoying a decent run, Fiorentina soaring high on waves of optimism, and Roma steadily climbing the ranks with impressive performances. Then there's Lazio, nursing their wounds for what seems an age, and Juventus, who appear to be in the midst of a complete collapse. Five teams ahead may seem like a tall order, but the stats suggest that all is not lost yet. As the team under the stewardship of Conceição heads back from the recent break, they'll find themselves holding the keys to their own fate. One mustn't forget the upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter as well—there's silverware and European qualification (albeit in a minor tournament, if you'll allow it) at stake. Yet, it’s the league one must turn attention to first, particularly with the potentially pivotal clash against Napoli on the horizon. For the Rossoneri, securing a positive result is imperative—a win is decidedly preferable as a draw wouldn’t do much to boost their aspirations at this stage. Additionally, such a result could influence the title race, with Napoli lurking just three points behind the league leaders Inter. So, at the Maradona, Milan finds itself in a position to not only chart their own course but perhaps affect the fortunes of their Inter rivals as well. A rather tricky conundrum, it seems, particularly for the Rossoneri faithful. - Resource: "https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/milan/milan-double-face-a-napoli-puo-indirizzare-il-proprio-destino-champions-e-quello-tricolore-dell-inter_95283694-202502k.shtml