Inter’s form collapses: AC Milan now just six points off the top
Inter’s draw away to Fiorentina has reopened scenarios that seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago. AC Milan, now sitting six points behind the league leaders, find themselves in a position where they can still dare to dream big. With eight matchdays still to play, the 2025/2026 Serie A title race is far from settled.
Inter in clear difficulty: the numbers speak for themselves
The Nerazzurri are going through a period of significant struggle. Inter’s recent run tells the story of an obvious crisis: elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bodø/Glimt, a goalless draw in the Coppa Italia, a draw against Atalanta, the derby defeat to Milan, and now the stalemate in Florence. A string of results that has shaken even the most optimistic Inter supporters, confirming that Simone Inzaghi’s side appears both physically and mentally drained.
The international break arguably comes at the perfect time for Inter, who risked dropping further points had the fixtures continued. But for Milan, this pause represents the ideal opportunity to plan their final assault on the title.
Milan on 63 points: last season’s tally already matched
A statistic that highlights the Rossoneri’s exponential growth under Massimiliano Allegri: Milan have already reached 63 points, equalling their entire total from the previous campaign with eight games still to play. A remarkable milestone that underlines the extraordinary work carried out by the Livorno-born manager and a squad that has consistently raised its level match after match.
Players like Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot, and Mike Maignan have proven invaluable, providing the international quality and experience needed to make the difference in the most crucial moments of the season.
Next fixture: Napoli vs Milan, a pivotal clash
After the break, the calendar immediately serves up an unmissable appointment. Napoli vs Milan will be one of the defining fixtures of this final stretch. Napoli, currently seven points behind Inter, share Milan’s need to win in order to keep the title race alive. Meanwhile, Inter face Roma on the same matchday — a round that could significantly reshape the standings.
The tactical shift: Allegri considers the 4-3-3 for the final push
The real game-changer for this season’s finale could be a formation switch. Following an impressive second-half performance against Torino, during which Milan showed a clear change of gear, Allegri is reportedly considering a permanent move to a 4-3-3 system.
The potential front three would excite any Rossoneri fan: Christian Pulisic on the right, Rafael Leão on the left, and Santiago Giménez through the middle. A devastating attacking trident that, remarkably, Milan have never been able to field together this season due to the constant injury problems that have plagued the squad.
In midfield, the options are plentiful: Youssouf Fofana, Ricci, Modrić, and Rabiot offer quality, creativity, and defensive solidity. At the back, Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlović, Koni De Winter, and Davide Bartesaghi form a reliable defensive unit, with Matteo Gabbia also expected to return.
From the bench, Niclas Füllkrug and Christopher Nkunku provide Allegri with top-class attacking alternatives. Should the Portuguese winger recover from his adductor injury during the break — as expected — Milan will finally be able to unleash their full offensive potential.
Allegri demands reinforcements for next season
Already looking ahead, the Rossoneri coach has drawn a clear line in his recent meetings with Zlatan Ibrahimović and CEO Giorgio Furlani. Allegri has reiterated a precise message: next season requires players of quality and experience, following the blueprint set by the arrivals of Modrić and Rabiot.
The manager’s requests have been specific: a box striker, a true number nine rather than an adapted playmaker; a top-level midfielder; a centre-back; and a winger. His message to the board has been unequivocal: no more average signings costing €20 million that fail to move the needle. To genuinely compete for the Scudetto, the club must invest with ambition and conviction.
A thrilling finale awaits
Despite the regrets over points dropped along the way — from the trip to Parma to the visit to Genoa, and the defeat against Lazio — Milan head into this final stretch with renewed optimism. Inter’s slump, the return of key players, and the potential tactical revolution represent three factors that could dramatically alter the course of this season.
Eight matches can turn any table on its head. And this Milan side, driven by Allegri’s tactical mastery and the class of its star players, has every reason to make this Serie A finale one to remember.
