AC Milan's derby win over Inter gave Gerry Cardinale the opening to say the quiet part out loud. Speaking after the 3-1 result, he said the Scudetto is absolutely possible, 100%, and added that he was not trying to sound arrogant. Milan are fifth in Serie A with 21 points from 10 matches, so the claim is ambitious, but it is not coming from nowhere.
Cardinale's case for belief
Cardinale pointed to the players he believes can carry the team, naming Maignan, Modric, Rabiot, Pulisic, Moreira and Gonçalo Ramos. He also highlighted the momentum coming from Bartesaghi and Cisse, along with what he sees as the value of a present ownership group.
The numbers give his argument some shape. Milan's last five results have brought three wins and two losses, and they have scored 21 and conceded 12 in Serie A. Inter still sit second with 25 points from 10 matches and eight wins in their first 10, so the gap to the top remains real. Even so, a derby win like this makes title talk sound less like wishful thinking and more like a club trying to turn a strong run into something bigger.
Amorim's warning on support and responsibility
Ruben Amorim's line was less about celebration and more about accountability. He said the club will not change the project whatever happens, but added that he still has to win matches, because support also brings responsibility.
He linked that backing to the dressing room and the fans, saying people are intelligent and will notice whether there is trust in the path being taken. That is the part of the story that keeps this from sounding like pure optimism. Cardinale is talking up the ceiling, while Amorim is making sure nobody confuses backing with a free pass.
The day also carried a wider Milan note away from the pitch. Franco Baresi was one of 14 individuals honoured with an inscription in the Famedio at the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, with his family, Mayor Giuseppe Sala and AC Milan ambassador Daniele Massaro present. The club said the city was honouring its legendary captain, and Sala framed the ceremony as a civic tribute to Milan's history and identity.
Milan's next fixture is a home Europa League tie against Ferencvarosi TC on 5 November, and the title talk will keep its footing only if the results keep matching the noise.
FAQ
Can Milan still make a serious Scudetto push after beating Inter?
Cardinale thinks so, and the derby win over Inter is the reason he spoke so confidently. Milan are fifth in Serie A with 21 points from 10 matches, while Inter are second with 25 points. The gap is still there, but the owner is pointing to squad quality, young players and ownership stability.
Why did Cardinale talk up Milan's Scudetto chances now?
He spoke after Milan beat Inter in the derby and said the Scudetto is absolutely possible. He backed that up by naming players such as Maignan, Modric, Rabiot, Pulisic, Moreira and Gonçalo Ramos, and by pointing to the momentum from Bartesaghi and Cisse as part of the optimism.
What did Ruben Amorim say about the project and results?
Amorim said the club will not change the project whatever happens, which he described as important backing for a coach. He also made clear that support comes with responsibility, because he still has to win matches and not let down the people backing him.
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