Tardelli, speaking with Naples' Il Mattino, said: "Matches like this happen, and Inter's result was certainly a factor. However, I still believe that only Napoli can lose this championship." He noted that Napoli had squandered a great opportunity to close the deal, but that Inter was simply doing their job.

Tardelli also praised Inter's coach Simone Inzaghi, saying that he would now be able to play fresher players who are eager to show their skills. He added that having their minds on the Champions League was not a disadvantage, as the players could recover and then play with the reserves, who are not just bench players but regular starters.

On the future of Antonio Conte at Napoli, Tardelli said: "If he wins the championship, he could leave. If he doesn't win it, he would still be fine. But he has given signs of a farewell."

Tardelli also observed that Napoli had been playing below their standards against weaker teams, and that they may start to get scared as the pressure builds.

However, he still believes that Napoli has the quality to win the title, and that they will need to perform well in their remaining games to secure the championship.