Overview
- Napoli, which beat Milan 1-0 on Monday in Naples, climbed to second after Matteo Politano scored from the bench as Antonio Conte’s changes paid off and Rasmus Hojlund missed out with influenza.
- Analysts now give Napoli only about a 10% chance of the title, reflecting Inter’s seven-point lead and strong form highlighted in Tuesday’s commentary on Hakan Calhanoglu’s latest match-winner.
- Juventus beat Genoa 2-0 on Monday to move within one point of Como in the race for the final Champions League place, though Luciano Spalletti criticized a drop in intensity after a dominant first half.
- Squad availability is shaping the run-in as Juventus expect Dusan Vlahovic to miss at least three matches with a calf issue and Weston McKennie is suspended for Atalanta, while Napoli dealt with Hojlund’s late illness against Milan.
- Off the field, Napoli plan to make Alisson Santos’ loan permanent for about €16.5 million and president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would consider releasing Conte for the Italy job if the coach asked, as Conte targets enough points to lock in Champions League qualification before any decision.