Christian Vieri praises Ademola Lookman and backs Inter’s chances in Serie A, while also tipping Chelsea to win the Premier League title next season.
Christian Vieri, the Serie A and Italy legend, has given a lengthy interview where he shared his thoughts on the football world.
Vieri praised the work of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, backing the Blues to lift the 2025-26 Premier League title.
According to Vieri, Maresca’s experience working with Pep Guardiola is evident in Chelsea’s playing style, which combines high pressing, possession-based football with fast players and quality.
Vieri believes that Chelsea will be a strong contender for the Premier League title next season, and their chances of winning the Champions League are also high. He praised Maresca’s ability to organize his team and bring out the best in his players. Vieri’s confidence in Chelsea is based on their impressive performances and the quality of their squad.
When it comes to Serie A, Vieri believes that Inter have the best squad, especially if they manage to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.
Vieri described Lookman as an experienced player who can make a difference and change games. He thinks that Inter would be wise to sign Lookman, given his impressive record of scoring double-digit goals in Serie A for three consecutive seasons.
Vieri also commented on Napoli’s signing of Kevin De Bruyne, saying that the transfer speaks for itself. He believes that De Bruyne’s quality and experience will be a significant boost to Napoli’s squad. Vieri hopes that Inter’s new head coach, Cristian Chivu, will get more time to develop his team, given the challenges that top clubs like Inter, Milan, and Juventus face in Italy.
Vieri recently attended the Club World Cup in the USA, where Chelsea emerged as the winners. He praised the tournament, calling it a great competition, and lauded Gianni Infantino as the best president in FIFA history.
Although Vieri thought PSG would win the tournament, he argued that their overconfidence might have cost them the title. According to Vieri, Chelsea’s hunger and determination were key factors in their success.
Vieri’s praise for Chelsea’s chances in the Premier League is based on their impressive performances and the quality of their squad.
He believes that Maresca’s experience and coaching style will be crucial in their title bid. With Chelsea’s strong squad and Maresca’s expertise, Vieri thinks they will be a team to watch in the Premier League next season.
