Henry praises Serie A: from Napoli to Como, Roma and Gasp to the Premier League

Thierry Henry has said that Serie A is regaining its charm, stating that, while still considering the Premier League his benchmark, the Italian league now offers him the same excitement as an English season, citing Napoli, Milan, Juventus, Roma and the surprising Como.

Henry's view on the Italian landscape

In the press release of Stampa A− A+ Latest Serie A news, Thierry Henry explained that he can look at six clubs before the start of a season and be convinced that all six have a real chance of contesting the title. According to him, Serie A is beginning to give him that same feeling of tight competition.

Henry listed the clubs that impressed him: Inter, Milan, Napoli, Juventus and Roma, adding that Como has moved up to second place, despite only a short time ago being considered a Serie B side. The comment highlights the rapid improvement of the Lombardy club.

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According to Henry, Gasp’s Roma has started to soar, showing that the coach is taking the team to a competitive level. He also recalled that the Milan teams, Napoli and Juventus are present, confirming the density of quality in the league.

The former striker observed that, suddenly, every weekend there are two or three matches capable of changing the way you view the title race, just as it happens in England. He added that the Premier League does not allow you to relax, with big names, stadiums and expensive players.

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This is the highest praise Henry can give to Serie A, stating that Italy is reappearing as an attractive league. He does not claim it is equal to the Premier League, but he describes it as the competition he wants to watch when the Premier is not on air.