Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has described Inter Milan as the favorites to win Serie A, ahead of their top-of-the-table clash next week. Despite his own team, Juventus, currently sitting at the top of the league with a one-point lead, Allegri believes that Inter's strong performances this season make them the frontrunners. He also acknowledged the threat posed by third-placed AC Milan, who are seven points behind Juventus. Allegri emphasized the importance of not getting carried away and staying focused on each game as it comes.

Allegri's comments come after causing controversy with previous remarks that were seen as aimed at Inter. He compared the title race to a chase between thieves and cops, which led to criticism from the Nerazzurri. Allegri defended his comments, saying he was only referring to a children's game and never intended to offend anyone. Despite the backlash, Allegri couldn't resist another dig at Inter, calling them "sensitive" in a fresh tennis metaphor that likened Juventus to rising star Jannik Sinner and Inter to Novak Djokovic.

The clash between Juventus and Inter on February 4 promises to be an exciting matchup between two top teams vying for the coveted Scudetto.