Cristian Chivu, in charge of Milan coach, outlined the composition of the team for the derby against Inter, announcing the presence of Akanji in defense and the choice of Pepo Martinez as goalkeeper. The decision was made in a context of rest after the match against Venezia, when the team reduced the intensity of training. Only the players who did not participate in the last match had a faster pace during the recovery session.
Players unavailable for tomorrow's match include Lautaro, Pavard, Luis Henrique, Stones and Jones, none of whom will be able to recover in time for the match. Milan, in fact, opted for a more prudent approach, avoiding straining the already tired players. Chivu also confirmed that goalkeeper Pepo Martinez, who had two injury time matches in favor of Provedel, will be back between the posts for the match against Inter.
On the pitch, the defense should include Akanji, with Bisseck on the right and Bastoni ready to return to his area of expertise. On the wings, the presence of Diouf on the right and a player between Dimarco and Carlos Augusto on the left is expected, the latter also representing a defensive alternative from the bench. The most uncertain issue concerns the midfield: the third shirt, which should complete the trio of Barella and Calhanoglu, could be assigned to Mkhitaryan, Zielinski or Sucic. For the offensive part, Pio Esposito should be inserted in the first minute next to Thuram.
In the meantime, Milan's organizational chart is undergoing a change. After the farewell of Piero Ausilio, the club announced the arrival of Simone Lo Schiavo, former player of Palermo, Salernitana, Roma and Vibonese. Lo Schiavo will work closely with Dario Baccin in the sports area, helping to strengthen the club's structure.
With the derby scheduled, Milan is preparing for a crucial match for the league table. Chivu underlined the importance of keeping the team fit, avoiding excessive efforts after the recent match. Inter, for their part, expects the return of Martinez between the posts, while Milan is aiming for a solid defense and a balanced midfield to face tomorrow's match. The final result remains to be seen, but the careful preparation of both teams suggests a hard-fought and decisive match for the title race.