Cafu highlights the one major problem Milan have in the title race

were held to consecutive draws against

and

, marking the first time since February 2021 that they had failed to score in two consecutive Serie A games.

Stefano Pioli's players appear to have struck a psychological wall, and they will need to regain momentum as soon as possible on Friday when they host relegation-threatened Genoa at the San Siro. However, after a difficult run of five games, the perception is that things are getting more difficult.

A dynamic squad member such as

,

Cafu

believes Milan lacks a leader who can help them win the Serie A title this season. "They are lacking a leader, someone who can persuade the players that they have a realistic chance of winning the Scudetto," he said on the Italian television program,

Tiki Taka

.

"Milan enjoyed a significant advantage." Currently, it has been reduced to only two points.

Juventus

is fourth with a six-point lead over the rest of the field. Even though they've slowed down, they can't afford to give up because Italian football is too quick; if they do, other teams will arrive to take their place.

Milan now hold a two-point advantage over city rivals Inter, but Simone Inzaghi's side have a chance to go up to the top of the table if they win their game in hand against Bologna next Sunday.

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