The upcoming week in Italian football will not only spotlight the Coppa Italia but also make-up matches from the 16th round of Serie A. Top three contenders, Inter, Milan, and Napoli, each missed their previous round due to participation in the Italian Super Cup and are set to play against Lecce, Como, and Parma respectively. Currently, Inter leads the standings with 3 points over Milan and 4 points over Napoli.
The fixtures are as follows: Inter will take on Lecce at the Giuseppe Meazza-San Siro stadium on Wednesday, January 14, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45. That same day, Napoli will host Parma at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, starting at 18:30. Meanwhile, Milan will visit Como for their match at the Sinigaglia stadium on Thursday, January 15, also set for a 20:45 kick-off.
Milan, coached by Allegri, sits just one point ahead of Napoli and 3 points behind the league leaders Inter. The match against Como poses a significant challenge for the Rossoneri as they strive to maintain their position near the top of the table. Additionally, Bologna will also compete against Verona at the Bentegodi stadium on Thursday, starting at 18:30, adding further excitement to the week’s matches.
As these teams battle for crucial points, fans can look forward to an engaging week of football in Italy, with potential shifts in the standings and fierce competition on the pitch.