"The days leading up to the Derby della Madonnina always sees tactical clues emerge, and Chivu reportedly has a plan to limit Luka Modric. According to this morning's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), the Inter head coach recognises the importance of keeping Modric quiet. He is Milan's metronome both creatively and defensively, so he has drawn up a plan which involves an enemy to the red side of the city."
"Massimiliano Allegri's Croatian regista is considered - even by Calha himself - to be the best player of the past decade in that role. The Turk will try to mirror him given he too now plays a deeper role then when at Milan, but of course will try to beat him too. The instructions given by Chivu to Calhanoglu show it: Hakan will have to limit Modric as much as possible, while being the usual spark for fast attacks at the other end."
"Calhanoglu left Turkey's camp on Sunday, accompanied by a medical statement detailing a hand problem that still needs to be fully assessed. The Turkish national team captain would not play today against Spain because he was already on a booking, with World Cup play-offs to come. The ex-Leverkusen man returned to Milano last night, and today he will enjoy the day off that Chivu reserves for all internationals without exception. In any case, the Nerazzurri medical staff immediately contacted the Turkish team and were reassured about Hakan's hand condition."
Inter head coach Chivu plans to neutralize Luka Modric in the Derby della Madonnina by using Hakan Calhanoglu to shadow and limit his influence. Calhanoglu has been described as rebuilt mentally and physically and now occupies a deeper role tasked with both defensive mirroring and initiating quick attacks. Modric is identified as Milan's creative and defensive metronome, making the midfield duel decisive. Calhanoglu left Turkey's camp with a reported hand problem but returned to Milan and was reassured by Nerazzurri medical contact. Chivu personally checked on Calhanoglu's health and received reassurances ahead of the match.
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