Among the tactical keys to the derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan, set pieces will inevitably play a major role. Whether from corner kicks or free kicks, the Nerazzurri rank first in the league for goals scored in these situations.
They have netted 21 goals from set pieces, 15 of them from corners. Inter’s aerial threats on crosses from Federico Dimarco and Hakan Çalhanoğlu create constant danger, with Çalhanoğlu now back available for Cristian Chivu.
Milan concede the most
The statistics are completely different when we look at Milan. The Rossoneri concede more goals from set pieces than any other team in Serie A. Half of the goals allowed by the side coached by Massimiliano Allegri come from corner kicks (25%) and other dead-ball situations.
Earlier today in a press conference, Massimiliano Allegri commented on Inter's set-pieces tactics. Here's what he said:
"Inter have excellent set piece takers and good aerial players. Without good deliveries, aerial players are useless. They are strong on set pieces, strong on crosses, and strong with long range shots. They are a very strong team. But we are also doing well. We must play at a very high level with the belief that we can achieve a great result, even though we are facing an important opponent."
