#2 Napoli
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Napoli emerged runners-up in the Italian Serie A after losing out to Juventus for the league title in 2017/18. However, it's hard to say whether they will be able to replicate the feats they achieved last season.
To start with, Maurizio Sarri has handed them enough misery by taking Jorginho away with him to Chelsea. While the Biancocelesti have replaced their coach with an able general in Carlo Ancelotti, the lack of quality signings mixed with a change in philosophy of play due to the arrival of a new manager could dearly harm their chances of having a good season.
Secondly, other Italian clubs like Juve, Inter and Roma have been highly active in the market, making their transfer campaign look even more disappointing.
Napoli have signed Kevin Malouit, Vinicius Morais, Fabian Ruiz, Simeone Verdi. However, the quality of these players is far from matching the signings their rivals have made. If Carlo Ancelotti fails to find the right balance, the Biancocelesti might struggle for a Champions League spot, leave alone contesting for the Scudetto.