Juventus are devoid of attacking ideas, Inter Milan have an heir to Andrea Pirlo in Hakan Calhanoglu and Victor Osimhen's time at Napoli looks ready to end... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED in Serie A this weekend

While the title race may have already been decided with Inter Milan securing their 20th Scudetto, there remains a lot to play elsewhere in the table in Serie A.

The battle for European places remains as fierce as ever, with Juventus having seemingly run out of momentum with just one win in their last five at a critical juncture of the campaign.

Last season's all-conquering champions Napoli continue to flounder in mid-table, with talisman Victor Osimhen looking increasingly destined for a move abroad though he continued his fine form in front of goal in a 2-2 draw with Roma.

Meanwhile, Udinese's near-three decade stint in the Italian top flight looks increasingly threatened as a 1-1 draw with Bologna leaves them two points adrift of safety despite having only suffered 13 defeats this season, the same as seventh-placed Lazio.

Mail Sport's Alvise Cagnazzo takes a look at 10 things we learned from this weekend's Serie A action...

WHAT DID JUVENTUS FANS DO TO DESERVE THIS?

This is the main question that Juve supporters continue to ask themselves after enduring yet another lacklustre performance in a 0-0 draw with AC Milan

Their third place position in the table is looking increasingly tenuous as calls for a radical reshaping in the leadership structure continues to grow from disgruntled fans.

Massimiliano Allegri has created a very tense and restless atmosphere in the dressing room and the nervousness of the players on the pitch seems so evident that it cannot be analysed. 

Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa no longer tolerate the coach's technical management and suffer as a result of his obsession with being pragmatic.

Against Milan, Allegri's poor choices slowly reduced the team's range of action, reducing the attack to a toothless imitation of the sum of its parts. At the end of the game the most dangerous men in attack, despite the terrible game played, were Adrien Rabiot and Federico Gatti, further laying bare the total lack of offensive ideas. 

THE 'WALL' MALICK THIAW

Milan's Malick Thiaw proved to be an almost insurmountable wall during the clash at the Allianz Stadium, repeatedly stifling Dusan Vlahovic in his efforts to fire the hosts in front.

Thiaw's performances are attracting significant attention from several clubs in the Bundesliga casting uncertainty on his long-term future in Italy.

The 22-year-old could be tempted by an offer to return to the German top-flight just two years after arriving in Serie A from Schalke.

Thiaw's performance in keeping Juventus at bay proves just how important he could be for Milan as they look to rebuild in the coming seasons.

HAKAN CALHANOGLU IS ANDREA PIRLO'S HEIR

Hakan Calhanoglu is currently the best playmaker in Europe, and is perhaps the best in all of world football. 

The Turkish midfielder has earned comparisons to Andrea Pirlo for his ability to score from set-pieces and has become a beacon of Inter's midfield since arriving at the club in 2021. 

Calhanoglu's recent goal-scoring form, including a brace against Torino on Sunday is a testament to the intuition of Simone Inzaghi who chose to sacrifice Marcelo Brozovic to accommodate the former AC Milan star in his team.

13 goals in the league, 15 in the season: he had never scored so much in Italy, but it is the 30-year-old's all-round contributions to his team that have proven just as vital as his ability in front of goal.

On the pitch he screams, fights and allows all players to move to the rhythm of his vertical and precise passes. In the middle of the pitch he dictates the law in every way and does not shy away from a tackle.

He has become Andrea Pirlo's heir, making that role even more attacking, and now he can write Inter's history.

TAMMY ABRAHAM CAN REPLACE LUKAKU

Tammy Abraham may not yet have returned to full fitness but he has retained a goalscoring instinct that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries in Serie A.

His first goal since returning from injury will come as a huge boost to the Englishman who has been forced to spent most of the campaign on the sidelines through injury. 

Roma's draw against Napoli is not an ideal result for Danielle De Rossi's side because it offers an assist to Bologna and Juventus in the race to qualify for the Champions League. 

The former Chelsea striker's last equaliser will come as a relief after such a tough clash but there remains a feeling that the Giallorossi missed an opportunity to put pressure on the teams above them.

With Romelu Lukaku seemingly destined to depart the Stadio Olimpico this summer, Abraham has an opportunity to press on as Roma's main offensive threat next season, particularly given that he appears to suit De Rossi's style of play. 

Though he is far from the most well-rounded forward to grace Serie A, the 26-year-old's eye for goal and willingness to fight for his opportunities will be effective weapons for Roma next season if he is able to stay fit.

BRILLIANT OSIMHEN

It will be a hard blow for Serie A to see him leave but these will certainly be the last games in Italy for Victor Osimhen.

His statistical numbers are exceptional and his extraordinary athletic strength was a critical component to Napoli's title-winning success under Luciano Spalletti last season.

Against Roma Osimhen again demonstrated his ruthless efficacy in front of goal, putting himself in the shop window where there will be a host of suitors ready to try and acquire his services in the summer.

It is clear Osimhen will command a significant fee when he leaves Naples, but what is less clear is just how Francesco Calzona will replace him.

The Nigerian center forward is capable of scoring 20 to 25 goals a year, and deserves plaudits for his role in elevating Napoli back to their position as one of Italy's premier clubs.

A CENTURY OF CLEAN SHEETS BUT NO CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR 'TEK'

Wojciech Szczesny marked 100 clean sheets for Juventus in their stalemate with Milan yet his future at the club is increasingly uncertain.

The former Arsenal goalkeeper's contract is due to expire at the end of next season and reports claim that Juve are in the market for a replacement this summer.

Szczesny has often produced heroic contributions for the Old Lady en route to a century of clean sheets, but Saturday's clash proved to be pretty straightforward. 

In the first half he could have smoked a cigarette, read the newspaper or played on his cell phone, between pilates exercises and let out a few yawns. The second-half proved much the same for the 34-year-old as he reached the landmark milestone without really breaking a sweat.

Juve may ultimately look to move the Poland international on in the summer but it is more likely that he will see out his contract in Turin, serving as a cup goalkeeper for his final season at the Allianz. 

TUDOR IS REBIRTHING LAZIO AND KAMADA

The Igor Tudor treatment works and Lazio continue to obtain precious points in Serie A.

The feeling is that if the Croatian coach had been called up earlier, the club probably would have had a much a greater chance of securing European qualification for next season.

Among Tudor's merits is recharging Lazio's batteries after Maurizio Sarri's disastrous spell in charge, fostering the development of his side's physical, psychological and tactical strength. 

Little by little he is restoring the desire to fight, leaving aside all the tactical problems of the first part of this season. His greatest intuition is to relaunch Daichi Kamada.

The Japanese international was frozen out by Sarri but has developed into a critical part of Tudor's midfield at the Stadio Olimpico.

Kamada may not be a dominant force in midfield like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, but with the right service his has quickly become vital to Lazio's recent revival.

THE YEARS ARE FINALLY CATCHING UP TO GIROUD

Having defied father time for so long Olivier Giroud seems to have finally run out of fuel in his muscles based on his performance against Juventus.

The French striker will leave Milan and Italy to join MLS after playing for over 20 years in Europe, confirming a natural exhaustion of his batteries as an infallible sniper in the penalty area. 

The weight of the years has become unbearable even for him who at almost 40 will travel stateside for a final stint terrorising defenders before hanging up his boots following a glittering career. 

Giroud's effort was undeniable at the Allianz but he failed to make an impact as Milan were unable to create any significant chances in Saturday's clash.

ATALANTA ARE A BEAUTIFUL WAR MACHINE

Atalanta swept aside Empoli on Sunday as Gian Piero Gasperini's side continued their race to force their way into the Champions League place.

17 shots towards the Empoli goal, 59% ball possession, 459 passes completed with 79% accuracy and 8 corner kicks: the Opta statistical data are the reflection of the wonderful performance at the Gewiss Stadium.

Mario Pasalic is an extraordinary midfielder who scores with great regularity and relaunches his fundamental role within Atalanta's midfield. His goal opened the game while Ademola Lookman closed it.

Atalanta have acquired a newfound tactical prudence to match their aggression on the pitch, and with just six points separating them and fourth-placed Bologna with a game in hand in their favour, forcing their way into the top four is a very real possibility.

CEO LECCE PANTALEO CORVINO DESERVES A STATUE

Lecce deserve major plaudits for comfortably avoiding relegation and achieving a mid-table position in Serie A despite being the team with the lowest financial outlay on the summer transfer market. 

CEO Pantaleo Corvino's team had the merit of achieving great results by choosing a serious and well-prepared coach like Luca Gotti without having the resources to spend big on established talents.

What Lecce have achieved this campaign on a shoestring budget ought to be studied. They have taken a squad of seemingly unremarkable individuals and forged a side capable of punching well above their weight.

With safety secured, Gotti now looks to build on his success as the club looks toward a third consecutive season in the top flight. A true Cinderella story in a footballing landscape where financial conditions so often prohibit them.