AC Milan, a giant in Italian football, lost a home game again. It happened when they surrendered 2-1 against Catania in the Coppa Italia. This result prolongs their winningless form against fellow Italian teams in all domestic competition. This is something unusual for me because their bad form doesn't happen in the European level. Milan got through to the knockout stage of the Champions League with ease. They also won Club World Cup last week in Japan after beating Boca Juniors.
This weekend, Milan will face fierce rival Inter in the derby game. Following a 4-1 win against Reggina, I'm pretty sure Inter will face this derby more comfortably. Looking at the current form, Inter has a better chance than Milan.
But is there no chance at all for Milan? I know that Inter is on a good form now. However, we have to remember that Inter midfield could be in trouble now. Patrick Viera and Olivier Dacourt, two key players in the midfield, will absence due to injury. On the other hand, Milan midfield is pretty solid. Key players like Massimo Ambrossini, Andrea Pirlo, and Gennaro Gattuso are in perfect condition. If they can win the battle in the midfield, maybe Milan can win. Kaka will play an important role as usual. His amazing skill and magical pass will be a decisive factor.
The only problem Milan has is Inter strikers. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is so deadly as usual and his job can be a lot easier considering Milan's old defenders. Ibrahimovic's pace can do a lot damage for Milan's back four. If Ibrahomic has a bad day, then Suazo or Julio Cruz can provide the same danger.
I guess both team have good confidence. The World Cup winner title will boost Milan's players to prove that their fixtures in Japan were something precious and not just 'friendlies' like Roberto Mancini claimed. Their ambition to end this season in the top four will also add gasoline to Milan's engine since losing could put an end to their ambition.
On the other hand, Inter will make use of this game to prove that they are better even than the world champion. A win just before new year will also boost their motivation to win the scudetto again.
This weekend, Milan will face fierce rival Inter in the derby game. Following a 4-1 win against Reggina, I'm pretty sure Inter will face this derby more comfortably. Looking at the current form, Inter has a better chance than Milan.
But is there no chance at all for Milan? I know that Inter is on a good form now. However, we have to remember that Inter midfield could be in trouble now. Patrick Viera and Olivier Dacourt, two key players in the midfield, will absence due to injury. On the other hand, Milan midfield is pretty solid. Key players like Massimo Ambrossini, Andrea Pirlo, and Gennaro Gattuso are in perfect condition. If they can win the battle in the midfield, maybe Milan can win. Kaka will play an important role as usual. His amazing skill and magical pass will be a decisive factor.
The only problem Milan has is Inter strikers. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is so deadly as usual and his job can be a lot easier considering Milan's old defenders. Ibrahimovic's pace can do a lot damage for Milan's back four. If Ibrahomic has a bad day, then Suazo or Julio Cruz can provide the same danger.
I guess both team have good confidence. The World Cup winner title will boost Milan's players to prove that their fixtures in Japan were something precious and not just 'friendlies' like Roberto Mancini claimed. Their ambition to end this season in the top four will also add gasoline to Milan's engine since losing could put an end to their ambition.
On the other hand, Inter will make use of this game to prove that they are better even than the world champion. A win just before new year will also boost their motivation to win the scudetto again.
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