Looking at the ranking table, it is very different from previous years. Juventus, which reigned as a traditional powerhouse in the league, is in eighth place with two wins, four draws and one loss, while Inter, the winner of the 20-21 season, is also in seventh place with four wins and three losses. Last season's winner, AC Milan, lost a home game against Napoli, missing a chance to move up to the top of the league. Still, Milan are at a better pace than the above two teams with four wins, two draws and one loss.
While the three teams, ranked first to third in Serie A history, are sluggish, it is Napoli and Atalanta that are racing to the top of the league. Napoli are receiving a lot of attention in Korea this season by recruiting Korean defender Kim Min-jae. Thanks to the performances of recruiters Kim Min-jae, Rrahmani and Kvaratskhelia, they are cruising with the most goals scored in the league and the second few. It is positive not only in terms of results but also in terms of performance.
It ranks second in average possession, first in aerial duels won, first in number of shots per game, and first in pass accuracy rate, ranking at the top of most indicators in the league. Attention is focusing on whether Napoli will be able to win the league title this season, when league title competitors are sluggish.
Atalanta entered the Champions League in third place for three consecutive seasons after the 18-19 season, but was sluggish last season, finishing eighth. Atalanta was the essence of offensive football, but the aging and departure of the main players were the reasons for last season's sluggishness. But early this season, they are showing a good pace again. Although league goals are not many with 11 goals, they are showing solid performance with the minimum number of runs in the league. However, it is necessary to wait and see a little more as it is showing a lack of performance compared to Napoli, the league's No. 1 competitor.
The most notable team on the list is Udinese. Udinese, who finished 12th in the league last season, started the league this season without much reinforcement. What has changed is the appointment of Andrea Sottil, who had been a player in Udinese. Sottil quickly melted his own football into Udinese and won three league games in September. In particular, they won 4:0 and 3:1 against Rome and Inter. After recording one draw and one loss, I wonder how far Udinese, who has won five consecutive games, will continue.
This season's Serie A is like the Warring States Period. While traditional powerhouses are sluggish, several teams are challenging for the championship. Let's watch Serie A, which is more unknown than ever.
