"Yes: they have more players and can rest ThuLa, for example, with substitutes that no other competitor has in their squad. Good rotation, the kind that allows the team to maintain its level, can bring important results. Milan and Napoli don't have the same level of substitutes, although I'd put the Azzurri behind Inter once they've recovered all their injuries. The other teams will be fighting for a Champions League spot."
"They're a strange team: they struggle against opponents they should dominate on paper, while they don't play with the same focus they do against the big teams. They're dropping important points. Even though Pulisic 's disallowed goal against Sassuolo is something that only happens in Italy, with these referees and VAR who understand little about football. It's not a dance, where the first push is called for a foul. But Sunday's possession was sterile, too lateral, boring."
Inter possess greater squad depth and can rotate players to rest key starters while maintaining performance, giving them an advantage in the title race. Milan and Napoli lack the same quality of substitutes, with Napoli only fully competitive once injuries are recovered. Milan struggle against lower-ranked opponents, dropping points against Cremonese, Pisa, Parma and Sassuolo despite winning most direct clashes with top-four rivals. Several teams remain in contention for the Scudetto, while other clubs will be fighting for Champions League places. Pulisic's disallowed goal against Sassuolo was criticized as an example of problematic refereeing and VAR, and Milan's possession has been sterile and overly lateral.
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