""I agree with Capello, who highlighted the difference in pace between the Italian league and the others. When the level of play in the Champions League rises, unfortunately the difference becomes noticeable.""
""It's no coincidence that Italian champions Napoli, last year's finalists Inter, and Juventus didn't make it past the first stage, while Atalanta, who did, conceded ten goals to Bayern between the first and second legs.""
""Clubs in the league, including Milan, have been forced to focus more on systems rather than world-class players to find success lately.""
Serie A is increasingly seen as inferior to other top European leagues, particularly the Premier League. The league has lagged in areas such as TV rights, stadiums, and overall infrastructure. Carlo Ancelotti noted the noticeable difference in pace between Serie A and other leagues, especially in the Champions League. Italian teams like Napoli, Inter, and Juventus have struggled in European competitions, while Atalanta's performance highlighted defensive weaknesses. Clubs are now focusing on systems over acquiring star players to achieve success.
Read at SempreMilan
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