The Madonnina derby will take place on Saturday evening, with Roma and Inter competing for the top ranking. Former AC Milan striker, HernánCrespo, commented on the championship situation during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, highlighting the potential of both teams and his opinion on AC Milan's current form.
In his speech Crespo reiterated that, in his opinion, Inter is the best team "equipped" to win the Scudetto. “I don't want to say that he will win for sure, but he has everything needed to do so,” said the former player, underlining the solidity of the squad and the ability to handle the most intense challenges. The analysis then moved on to Milan, where he recognized the progress made in a short time, even if the team still remains behind Inter.
“Milan is a compact team, which knows what it has to do both in the defensive and offensive phases,” declared Crespo. He praised the players' technique and the energy of the crowd, who learned to support the team even in difficult moments. “He is destined to grow and, if he closes the gap, he could make the difference,” he added, referring to the possibility of a breakthrough with a winning streak.
The former striker also indicated the match against Bologna, scheduled at the San Siro, as a real test of Milan's psychological maturity. “A streak of two or three victories can change the dynamic,” he observed, suggesting that the result of that match could be an important indicator for the Rossoneri team before the derby.
The Madonnina derby therefore promises to be a crucial match for both teams, with Inter appearing as the favorites and Milan trying to demonstrate that they are capable of closing the gap. The match will be followed with great attention by fans and analysts, who will monitor whether Milan will be able to transform its recent progress into concrete results against one of the most competitive teams in the championship.