Today is the big day! It's the Derby della Madonnina. AC Milan will be playing against Inter at the San Siro in what will be the top showdown on matchday 4 of Serie A.
As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Pioli wants to forget the recent derbies and write a new chapter today as he aims for the victory. One of the most crowded areas of the field will be the Rossoneri's attacking third. In the matches lost by Milan last season, Pioli's team was unable to vary its attacks, consistently being blocked by Inter's double defensive line. But today, Milan is not only pushing from the left flank.
The goal for the Rossoneri, as already seen in the first three league outings, is to continue sending in the infiltrators Loftus-Cheek and Reijnders who exploit Giroud's work with his back to the goal. At the same time, from the same flanks, both Leao and the new weapon Pulisic offer different solutions. On the left, Leao has always done it, also and above all with the help of Theo who this year seems further rejuvenated: the challenge will be with Dumfries who, between the start of the season and international duty, is one of the opponents in the best form. The real novelty will be the American ex-Chelsea player who should be a constant concern for the Nerazzurri so that their defensive efforts can be varied and not concentrated in one area of the field.
AC Milan and Inter's midfield
AC Milan now have several options an solutions in midfield. But, it will be tested today, especially in the defensive resistance. In front of them is an in-form Nerazzurri attack (8 goals in three matches) led by a unleashed Lautaro Martinez. The Rossoneri defense has lost Tomori to suspension and Kalulu to injury: Thiaw and Kjaer remain the only ones defending the fortress and they will have a tough job to do. In this case, the work that both Loftus and Reijnders - but also Krunic - will do in support of their defensive teammates will be crucial. The real game, in summary, will play out in midfield: whichever of the two departments comes out on top in both phases will put their team in a position of advantage to secure the three points.
