The next matches of AC Milan will be against Lecce, Roma, Sassuolo, and again Roma, yet the Milan derby is already occupying the front pages of newspapers, as pointed out by Milan News.
The reason is very simple and is not simply to be found in the fact that it is a match full of history and tradition. This year, the Nerazzurri could mathematically secure the league title with a victory against Milan in the derby, who will play the match at home against their 'cousins', scheduled for April 22nd, a Monday.
La Gazzetta dello Sport this morning chose the following headline to highlight the determination of the Rossoneri fans for the derby:
"An anti-Inter wall."
The subtitle clarifies everything:
"Milan fans fortify San Siro. 70,000 on a mission: to spoil the party."
And then again: "Stadium sold out for the derby on the 22nd, which could award the league title to the Nerazzurri: there will be no free ticket sales." Milan has taken precautions to ensure that the home advantage is reflected.
The Rossoneri, who come from five consecutive derby defeats, have much to redeem, and the fans' response should already be a significant encouragement for Stefano Pioli's team.
