The SanSiro derby between Milan and Inter promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the season, with both teams trying to consolidate their position in the standings after a mixed start. The tactical analysis of the journalists of TMW and TUTTOmercatoWEB highlights how the key to the result could lie in a single player: Christian Pulisic, captain of the United States, who could become the turning point for Milan.
Inter's entire strategy, developed by StefanoChivu, is based on a solid 3-5-2, with high pressing and offensive action led by the wingers who rise up to the attackers' line. The midfielders remain in a supporting position, while the defense maintains a high center of gravity and accepts individual duels even in the open field. These principles, which led Inter to the Scudetto last year, remain unchanged and constitute the structure on which Milan will have to build their response.
For Milan, Pulisic's presence could be decisive in key moments of the game. The analyst underlines that the American has rediscovered his creative form and could find the "right clod" to create scoring opportunities. If Inter continues to push the wingers towards the attackers' line and have the two midfielders towed, Milan will be able to exploit the recovery of the ball by Modric (or his substitute) to initiate quick and direct counterattacks towards the Rossoneri attackers. In this phase, Pulisic could exploit the spaces created by the Inter midfield, where the two Inter arms would concentrate on the two Milan wingers, leaving the midfield free for the American player.
The suggested tactical plan therefore envisages that, once the ball has been recovered, Milan send Modric vertically, skipping over the Inter midfield, while Inter folds the defense: the arms deal with the Rossoneri wingers and the central midfielder pairs up with GonçaloRamos. In this scenario, Pulisic would find living spaces in the attacking midfield, where he could express his imagination and create danger for the Inter defense. If they managed to exploit these spaces, Milan could put Inter in difficulty and change the trend of the derby.
With the derby scheduled, the teams are preparing to put their strengths on the field. The interest in Pulisic is a sign that Milan are looking to add a dynamic and creative element to their lineup. If the American manages to find the right position and exploit the spaces created, he could become Milan's Swiss army knife in this crucial match. The final result, however, will depend on both teams' ability to execute their tactical plans and handle the pressures of such a significant derby.