kp40;2838388 said:
Well, if Dinho and co don't blow their chance, the especial one may use that contract clause.
unless he wins the Champions League, I think it is likely that Mourinho will leave Italy at the end of the season ...
as for today's result: if Inter had been knocked out of Europe, then press would be having a field day right now ... but that is not the case, so attitude and fortitude is key at the moment; José will be aware ...
Milan aren't guaranteed to go top tomorrow by any means ... they play a dangerous Napoli side who are in the hunt for European places, and are capable of beating anyone on their day ... Milan got trounced by Man Yoo and were very lucky against Chievo, so they won't exactly be brimming with confidence ... I wouldn't count out the Neapolitans from getting a point, and maybe even grab all 3 at the San Siro ...
Inter's story is different ... they were all over Palermo at the start of the match, and they were deservedly up 1-0 ... Cesare Bovo was very lucky not to be sent off within 15 minutes, but Inter were so in control it didn't look like it would matter ... but, they let Palermo back into the match, and then failed to hit the target often enough at the other end -- several shots from just outside the box ended up in Row F ...
Palermo mounted a staunch rearguard action, and they can be proud of that ... Simon Kjær is one of the best young defenders on the planet, and he proved his worth on almost every occasion (though he was not flawless) ... Palermo nearly stole all 3 points when they hit Inter on the counter, but Cavani was more selfish than he should have been (he's talented but he's still maturing), while Miccoli couldn't find a killer pass ...
Mourinho will not be happy with his troops on the domestic front, especially when they started so brightly ... but they have enough quality to keep the title race alive till the end, even if they don't play to full potential ...
with progress made on the European front (not to mention an historic win in London), the fans will definitely show patience with the team ... and at this crucial juncture in the season, that will be worth a lot to keeping the peace around the team, and allowing them to focus on rediscovering their midas touch at home ...