Fabio Capello identifies Roma as title contender against Inter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Former manager Fabio Capello believes Roma can challenge Inter for the Serie A title this season after observing the team's proactive style and depth. Roma currently shares the top of the standings with Inter, both holding nine points through the opening three matches. The team secured a 2-1 victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico on September 5, with late goals from Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé providing the difference. Capello highlighted the contribution of substitutes and the consistency of players like Paulo Dybala as evidence of a competitive squad under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Roma now shifts focus to European competition for its 2026-27 Champions League debut against Fenerbahce in Istanbul on Thursday. Following the away fixture in Turkey, the club will return to league play to face Torino on September 14.
- •Roma shares the Serie A lead with Inter after three league matches.
- •Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé scored late to secure a 2-1 win over Atalanta.
- •Roma begins its 2026-27 Champions League campaign against Fenerbahce on Thursday.
- •The team travels to face Torino in Serie A on September 14.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Capello: Why Roma can challenge Inter for Serie A title
"Fabio Capello feels Roma can pose a strong challenge to Inter for the 2026-27 Serie A title: ‘When you have quality players in the final third, anything can happen.’Inter and Roma are the only two...
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