Simone Inzaghi emphasized that the Serie A season is not over after a 1-0 loss to Bologna, keeping Inter at the top of the table albeit level on points with Napoli. Due to recent rule changes, a title race could lead to a playoff if teams finish equal on points, heightening tension as the season concludes. Inter's fatigue and diminished performance against a strong Bologna side raised questions about their title ambitions, especially considering past experiences in playoffs.
The season does not end here, repeated Simone Inzaghi at full time: to Sky Sport, to Dazn, to anyone who would listen. An undeniable truth, seeing as there are still five rounds to go, yet the more he said it the more you started to wonder who he was trying to convince.
Unfortunately for Inter, those details matter less than they used to. A rule introduced two seasons ago states that if two teams competing for the title, or to avoid relegation, finish level on points, the matter must be settled with a playoff.
Curiously enough, Inter were involved on the only previous occasion that a Serie A title was decided with a playoff, back in 1964. They lost to Bologna, 2-0.
Bologna are an excellent side, who have overcome the summer departure of manager Thiago Motta, as well as key players Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori, to become even stronger under Vincenzo Italiano.
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