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The Derby della Madonnina is known as one of the most prestigious and intense derbies in world football, but recent years have seen it dominated by Inter Milan. As they prepare to host AC Milan at San Siro, Inter is looking to extend their six-match winning streak in this rivalry.
Although Inter Milan hasn’t quite matched the strong finish of their championship-winning season last year, coach Simone Inzaghi is pleased with their early performances. After a draw against Genoa and a win over Lecce, Inter made a statement by thrashing Atalanta 4-0.
They followed up with draws against AC Monza and Manchester City, the latter being particularly impressive as Inter held their own at the Etihad against Pep Guardiola’s team. Inzaghi aims to build on that strong showing against a struggling AC Milan side.
In contrast, AC Milan is not in good form. They suffered a disappointing Champions League loss to Liverpool at home, where they squandered an early lead thanks to defensive lapses.
Reports from Italy suggest that new manager Paulo Fonseca may be on shaky ground, as he hasn’t been able to replicate his success from his time at LOSC Lille, with noticeable weaknesses in defense.
Before the Champions League match, AC Milan finally secured their first win of the season after three draws, defeating ten-man Venezia—a result they were expected to achieve. However, as the Derby della Madonnina approaches, past performances often don’t matter, as this match usually brings a vibrant atmosphere.
Team News & Tactics:
Inter Milan is nearly at full strength for the derby, with only Tajon Buchanan unavailable. Inzaghi has the luxury of fielding his best lineup after resting key players in the recent Champions League match.
Federico Dimarco may be fit again after missing the game against Manchester City, potentially leading to Carlos Augusto returning to the bench. Lautaro Martinez, who was rested recently, is expected to start in place of Mehdi Taremi.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan should come back into the midfield, taking the spot of the impressive Piotr Zielinski, while Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are set to continue in their roles. Benjamin Pavard is likely to return to the defense, replacing Yann Bisseck, with Denzel Dumfries expected to take over from Darmian.
