Buffon: AC Milan can challenge Juventus for the Scudetto
The Italian number one feels that the Rossoneri have what it takes to challenge Juventus atop the Serie A and was full of praise for new Milan coach Pippo Inzaghi.
“I see a team who is as bubbly and lively as their coach,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.
“Inzaghi is transmitting those particular qualities he had as a player to his team. He has excellent ideas about the game and it shows.
“In their games so far they have played attacking football, as he likes, and their positive results will give them confidence in what they can do.”
The legendary Azzuri goalkeeper also felt that the absence of European football for Milan this season will benefit them as they look to improve on their eighth place finish in 2013/2014.
“Having no cups to play in and just focusing on the league will help Milan be a serious candidate for the top three and could even challenge us for first place if they get things right.”
Milan have surprised many with their start to the season and they go into this weekend’s clash with the Bianconeri joint top with six points from their opening two fixtures.