"Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has an important selection dilemma to resolve in view of the derby against AC Milan, a report claims. According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress), there is a three-way battle to occupy the middle centre-back role in the three-man defence. Acerbi, De Vrij and Bisseck are all candidates for starting positions. After the recent break and Chivu's decision to reshuffle the defensive hierarchy, the choice of who will lead the defence is far from clear."
"This is a crucial detail, considering Leao is the main opponent to contain. Against Milan, the Nerazzurri will have to keep a watchful eye on the Portuguese, who doesn't operate like a traditional centre-forward. Instead he roams, attacks spaces and moves all over the forward line, especially when playing alongside Christian Pulisic. This is precisely why they need a defender who is quick, responsive, and capable of holding one-on-one situations even in open play."
Chivu must decide which of Acerbi, De Vrij or Bisseck will occupy the middle centre-back role in a three-man defence for the derby against AC Milan. The three players share similar fitness after not being called up by national teams, but possess different defensive characteristics. Leao operates across the forward line, roaming, attacking spaces and creating unpredictability, requiring a defender who is quick, responsive and strong in one-on-one situations. Milan may adopt a counter-attacking approach to exploit transitions, while Inter's aggressive high press and immediate ball recovery could leave vulnerabilities against Leao's pace and movement.
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