Inter Milan Leads Serie A, Juventus Struggles as Season Progresses

Inter Milan is currently performing strongly in Serie A, leading the league as of February 23, 2026. Former footballer Massimo Orlando, speaking on TMW Radio, stated, “There is no team as good as Inter.” He acknowledged the performance of other teams, noting that while he expected Napoli to be higher in the standings, Milan is “doing more than they can” and Roma has been a “surprise.”

Inter’s Dominance and Key Factors

Orlando believes Inter is “deservedly ahead” in the league. He highlighted that Inter struggles when 3-4 key players are unavailable, citing concerns about the form of new signing Taremi and the potential impact of any absence of Thuram. [Source: juvecanal.com]

Juventus’s Performance and Concerns

Despite recent results, Orlando expressed skepticism about Juventus’s overall performance, stating he hasn’t been “impressed.” He feels the team appears more organized but still lacks conviction. He did acknowledge a positive schedule for Juventus, describing it as a “cursed season” that is particularly hard. [Source: juvecanal.com]

Roma’s Potential and Tactical Approach

Orlando believes Roma needs to be “bold” in their approach, noting that Inter is a difficult opponent for any team at the moment, as they tend to make other teams play poorly. [Source: juvecanal.com]

Conceicao’s Role at Juventus

Orlando strongly advocated for increased playing time for Francisco Conceicao, questioning why the team is hesitant to include him. He believes Conceicao is the only player who can consistently beat opponents and deliver effective crosses, stating, “he has to play.” [Source: juvecanal.com]

Other Serie A Teams

Orlando also commented on Torino and the coaching change from Baroni to D’Aversa. [Source: tuttomercatoweb.com] He also noted that Milan are exceeding expectations in their performance. [Source: tribuna.com]