Maicon, a former Brazilian full-back who played for Inter and Roma, confirmed his coexistence with Serie A, highlighting the race for the Scudetto and his favourite. In an interview broadcast by Prime Video Sport in the "Fenomeni" format, conducted by Luca Toni, the player spoke about current football events and the competition for the title, also referring to his past with Gian Piero Gasperini.
During the conversation, Maicon underlined his knowledge of Gasperini, declaring that he had met him in the past. When it came to the topic of the fight for the championship, the Brazilian expressed a clear opinion: Inter are the favourites. “Inter this year is too strong and the favorite to win the Scudetto, even though anything can always happen,” he said, but left open the possibility of surprises in the race for the Italian title.
The player also highlighted his attention towards the teams he represented in Italy, demonstrating a strong connection with both stories. Despite his position as a former player, Maicon proved objective in evaluating the potential of the teams on the field, maintaining a balanced perspective on the future of Serie A.
The interview also touched on other current topics, including the Roma situation and the market prospects for Brazilian players. Maicon mentioned his experience with Roma, quoting the phrase "We could have won more. Sabatini immediately told me one thing", and expressed confidence in Inter's ability to win the scudetto. Furthermore, he recognized the importance of players like Chivu, highlighting his human qualities and empathy.
To conclude, Maicon left the audience with a message of hope and openness towards surprises. Although he confidently declared that Inter will win the scudetto, he underlined that football is unpredictable and that any result is possible. With these words, the Brazilian closed the interview, leaving Serie A fans with a preview of a season full of emotions and unpredictability.