"The big day has finally arrived: Inter and AC Milan will contest the first derby of the season, and Massimiliano Allegri has prepared his troops. As Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) reports, the fact that the derby comes after a two-week international break has only heightened the anticipation and adrenaline for one of the most important matches of the year. This is even more so the case this year given the current outlook of the league table, and the script flipping last season."
"As always when faced with these types of commitments, especially at this stage of the season, Allegri has chosen to keep a low profile, something that he has done since August. The coach emphasised in yesterday's press conference that it won't be a decisive match, and once again stated that the table only starts to take shape from March onwards, with a top four spot being the club's main objective."
"In this context, the Rossoneri team will have everything, starting with experience. The Luka Modric-Adrien Rabiot duo will once again be united in midfield, accompanied by Youssouf Fofana. The Croatian has played countless games of this type, even if this will be his first Milan derby, and as he has done so far, he will be crucial with his enormous intelligence . Even more important, perhaps, is the recovery of Rabiot, who covers ground and wins duels with his size."
Inter and AC Milan meet in the first derby of the season following a two-week international break, heightening anticipation and adrenaline. Massimiliano Allegri has maintained a low public profile and stated the match will not be decisive, asserting the league table only begins to take shape from March and that a top-four finish remains the club's main objective. Allegri names Inter and Napoli as title favourites while reminding that the game starts 0-0. Milan will field an experienced midfield pairing of Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot alongside Youssouf Fofana, while Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic will start as a new attacking duo. The match also marks Allegri's return to the derby and Cristian Chivu's debut as Inter coach.
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