Giampaolo Pazzini believes Inter's strong start deserves praise, but he has also warned that the early numbers do not guarantee anything. Speaking to Sport Mediaset after Inter's comeback win against Bologna, the former striker pointed out that the team has reached 19 points after seven league matches for the fourth time in its history — and in the previous three cases, it did not win the scudetto.
That is the key point in the wider conversation around Inter. A fast start can build confidence and keep pressure on rivals, but Pazzini's statistic is a reminder that history does not always reward the side that flies out of the blocks. For Inter, the challenge is not simply to stay near the top. It is to make sure this start becomes a title race that finishes differently from the Simoni, Cuper and Spalletti seasons he referenced.
Why Pazzini is not buying the idea that everything is settled
Pazzini was clear that going behind in matches is not something he thinks should sit comfortably with Chivu. As he put it, he does not believe Chivu will be delighted by Inter falling behind for the fourth time in the league, even if the team has again shown the ability to react.
His concern was not just about the scoreline, but about what it says regarding the players' mentality. In his view, there is a sense that the squad feels strong enough to give away a period of the match because it trusts its depth and its ability to recover. That is a sign of confidence, but it can also become a habit that stronger opponents punish later in the season.
Inter's strength, and the danger of relying on it
Pazzini also argued that Inter are the only side in Serie A capable of winning even when they are not at 100 per cent. He pointed to the quality of the squad and the options available from the bench as the reason why they can still find a way through difficult moments.
That is a compliment, but it is also a warning. A deep squad can cover problems in the short term, yet the scudetto race often demands more than recovery power. It demands control from the first whistle to the last, especially against opponents who do not give much away.
So the statistic Pazzini highlighted matters because it places Inter's start in historical context. Nineteen points after seven matches is a strong platform, but it is not proof of anything on its own. The message from his analysis is simple: Inter have started well, but the real test is whether they can turn another fast launch into a season that ends with the trophy rather than another near-miss.
