'Derby I expect' - Ambrosini states Inter-Milan is impossible to call this weekend

"This is the derby I expect. Inter, who love to manoeuvre, will attack. Milan will be ready to counterattack and take all the space. How did Allegri prepare for important matches? He worked on his opponents' weaknesses. He was good at replicating in matches what he practised in training. And he instilled confidence, banishing excuses and fear. Where will the derby be decided? I'd choose the duel between Modric and Çalhanoglu, given that Chivu will push Çalhanoglu a lot on the opposing playmaker."

"Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceicao both did not lose against Inter, and the Rossoneri are currently five games unbeaten against their biggest rivals. In that time, Milan won three times, with some late goals providing the difference. Modric fills the heart of anyone who loves football. Champions like him transcend colours; they are a gift. Along with Rabiot and Maignan, he is AC Milan's charismatic leader. From a technical standpoint, Leao can also make a difference."

"This weekend's derby is a big one. AC Milan and Inter can strengthen their Scudetto credentials with three points. A draw would not be terrible, but it would widen the race. The Derby della Madonnina is one of the most exciting games in the footballing calendar, and the past few years have been a mixed bag. Stefano Pioli struggled in almost every game against the Nerazzurri."

AC Milan and Inter meet in a high-stakes Derby della Madonnina where three points can strengthen Scudetto credentials and a draw would widen the title race. Milan are five games unbeaten against Inter, with three wins and late decisive goals. Inter favour manoeuvring possession and attacking, while Milan plan to counterattack and exploit space. Allegri prepared important matches by working on opponents' weaknesses, replicating training in match situations, and instilling confidence to banish excuses and fear. The duel between Modric and Çalhanoglu could be decisive, with Chivu expected to press Çalhanoglu and Inter's defence tasked with containing Milan's attacks. Leao, Rabiot and Maignan provide technical leadership and match-changing ability.

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