I agree re Pioli. Can't see him lasting past November at this point

Disagree re Juve and Lazio though

They are the same, only weaker in Lazio's case without SMS who was their best player. The only thing I'd want off of them would be Sarri.

Juve are still the same and still have Allegri there. So it will be the same slog as last season

Napoli are still good minus Kim but Garcia is a huge question mark

Inter imo have downgraded a lot in terms of squad quality. From Lukaku and Dzeko to Thuram and Arnautovic. Skriniar gone, same with Brozovic. Their old squad is just a year older now. What makes me think of them as being the favorites right now is their midfield, which is the best in the league imo and Inzaghi. He knows how to get the best out of the squad he has.

Plus, regarding Lazio, the only reason they got to 2nd is because they completely threw away every other competition. Can't see them doing that with the CL though. So I think they'll struggle to get in the top 6 this season.

As for us. Like I said to Danny. I want to see how we end up looking by the end of this month. Pioli's stubborn streak is my biggest worry.

We'll win the scudetto.

Lazio got Kamada who is pretty good. If they can maintain last season's form they're a threat, but I reckon CL football will drain them.

Juve have a ridiculously bad team. I can't see them making top 4.

Roma is a non-factor.

The real threats are Inter and Napoli. Inter have a great midfield, but defensively and offensively they're weaker compared to last season. And it's true Napoli lost Kim, but I think their greatest asset is their teamwork. So, the biggest question here is whether Garcia will be able to succeed Spalletti's playing style or not.

Also, Atalanta could be a surprise. They've made a decent mercato.

This post has been edited by X-Offender: Aug 15 2023, 05:54 PM

I can understand what you are saying here, however I still see Milan struggling to cement a 3rd/4th place, with Napoli and inter ahead. Juve will have very little distraction being out of Europe and will benefit to reignite after two bad seasons (on and off the pitch).

I'd add Atalanta to Lazio as the teams who can surprise this season.

The issue with Milan is, the whole midfield was completely altered, while the defense remains the weakest link. Seems as though Pioli wants to bed on "the best defence is offence" type of thing. I honestly see Milan in a period of transition at the moment.

Goal giroud, good buildup

What a goal pulisic excellent assist by giroud

Looking good thus far. Let's keep it that way.

Was just about to say!

We actually look sharp and quick

Tijjani is impressive

Chukweze has to be worried watching Pulisic today. He looks great

Leao doing too many useless tricks, too many lost balls.

Probably the weight he feels being lifted off his shoulders now that it's no longer just him who has to do everything in attack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But yeah, he needs to cut it out with the tricks.

There's no need. Just finish them off.

Defense like this against a better opposition would be punished

Thiaw and Tomori both worry me a bit because they have a lapse in concentration in them. While Krunic is such an obvious weak link in the midfield. He cannot shield the defence properly and that will be a big headache against the top sides