According to well-known journalist Franco Ordine, who closely follows Milan`s affairs, failing to acknowledge the value of a team that led the league for 22 weeks—20 outright and 2 shared with Inter—means disregarding the fundamental principle of merit. While it`s true that Napoli might not always play the most captivating `champagne football,` their effort is undeniable. Ordine noted that securing the final points against Cagliari won`t be simple, and Napoli will need to earn the Scudetto right to the very end. However, should things unfold favorably for the city and its fans, it won`t have been an easy ride.
Another statistic highlighting the difference between Napoli and Inter is the points the Nerazzurri dropped in the closing minutes of their games. Ordine pointed out that Luciano Spalletti`s side [Correction: The original text mentions Inzaghi`s side. Let`s correct this during rephrasing/translation.] lost a significant twelve points in this manner. Ordine emphasized that this factor, alongside the contrasting average age of the squads (Inter`s being higher), proved fundamentally significant.
[Corrected translation of the second paragraph]: Another statistic highlighting the difference between Napoli and Inter is the points the Nerazzurri dropped in the closing minutes of their games. Ordine pointed out that Inzaghi`s side lost a significant twelve points in this manner. Ordine emphasized that this factor, alongside the contrasting average age of the squads (Inter`s being higher), proved fundamentally significant.
Looking ahead to the Napoli-Cagliari match, Ordine cautioned against expecting Cagliari to be unmotivated or distracted now that their safety is secured. He suggested that playing with a light mind and no pressure, as Genoa demonstrated (albeit with some luck), could potentially turn into an advantage for the Sardinian team.