"Milan did their utmost in the defensive phase in terms of keeping the strikers quiet. As you can see in the video below, even if it's just one sequence of the game, Pavlovic never let Esposito out of his sight and constantly reminded him of his presence."
"Over the years, we have become used to Inter creating quite a lot of chances in the derbies, especially when they managed to win six games on the trot. However, in the most recent edition, the Nerazzurri only had one shot on target (!) and it came in the first half."
"Brilliant defending from the Serbian, and the same was seen across the board with Fikayo Tomori and Koni De Winter also putting in solid shifts at the back."
AC Milan secured a derby win over Inter, with defensive excellence playing a decisive role. Inter managed only one shot on target throughout the match, a significant drop from their typical output in these fixtures. While Inter's absence of key strikers Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram affected their attacking threat, Milan's defensive unit executed their game plan effectively. Strahinja Pavlovic demonstrated exceptional marking discipline, consistently pressuring Pio Esposito and preventing him from creating dangerous opportunities. Alongside Pavlovic, defenders Fikayo Tomori and Koni De Winter delivered solid performances, collectively suffocating Inter's attacking options and securing Milan's victory through defensive organization.
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