Francesco Calzona, the former coach of Napoli and currently the manager of the Slovakia national team, recently shared his insights on the nascent Serie A campaign in an interview with Gazzetta. He articulated profound admiration for two of football`s midfield titans, Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric, while also emphasizing that Juventus` aspirations for the Scudetto still require rigorous validation.
Praise for Midfield Maestros
Calzona openly lauded both players for their exceptional talent. “They are simply phenomenal athletes,” he stated. “I had the fortunate experience of coaching against Kevin De Bruyne, and I am absolutely enamored with his footballing prowess; I even cast my vote for him in the Ballon d`Or.” Turning his attention to Luka Modric, Calzona added, “Modric`s illustrious career speaks volumes. He is nothing short of a phenomenon.”
Serie A Scudetto Contenders
Regarding the intense competition for the Serie A title, Calzona posited that Napoli and Inter appear to be the current frontrunners. However, he cautioned that the battle among the pursuing teams would be fierce. “Napoli and Inter currently hold an advantage,” Calzona remarked. “Juventus, despite their recent qualification for the Champions League, still need to fully demonstrate their capability in the title challenge.” He also identified other significant contenders, stating, “Roma, the intriguing Fiorentina, and then Milan, will all be actively involved in the race.”
