Milano, Italy – The air don dey hot for San Siro as Inter Milan and AC Milan prepare to face each other for the first Derby della Madonnina of the season this Sunday evening. This no be just another match; na a battle for bragging rights and potentially, a chance to climb the Serie A table.
Inter come enter this match better positioned, dey sit on top of the league with 24 points from 11 matches, following some impressive performances. Dem fresh from a sweet 2-0 victory against Lazio, with Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny tearing the net. But make we no forget say dem don struggle against Milan lately, no win for their last five meetings (two draws, three losses). Chai! No be small wahala.
Meanwhile, Milan, led by Massimiliano Allegri, don also dey jingle well this season, when you check their 11-game unbeaten run. Dem just dey sit fifth with 22 points, and a win go mean say dem fit leapfrog their city rivals into the Champions League spots. Plus, with Christian Pulisic don return from injury, na extra firepower for dem as he don score six goals dis season. E get why the fans dey shine eye like owls!
As both teams dey ramp for the clash, we dey also see some injury issues. Inter gatz cope without Denzel Dumfries and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Milan dey miss Adrien Rabiot and Santiago Gimenez. Seems like every team get their wahala, but we go see who go fit power through.
According to predicted line-ups, Inter go roll out dem 3-5-2 formation with Sommer in goal, Akanji and Bastoni providing the defensive steel, and of course, Martinez leading the line with support from Thuram. Milan go counter with their own 3-5-2, featuring Maignan in goal and Pulisic alongside Leao in the attack. This one fit be goal-fest or a very tactical affair; no be small matter.
The last time dem face, na April 2024, Inter carry the day with a 2-1 win. But as we sabi, derby no get favorites. Both sides ready to give everything as the title race dey tight. Fans fit grab their popcorn and settle down because this na show wey everybody don dey wait for! Na real jollof rice with plenty pepper!
In summary, it don dey clear say di stakes high and both clubs get something to prove. With form on their side, Inter go be slight favorites, but Milan fit just surprise, like when you find small change for your pocket. When dem finally throw away kick-off, e go dey interesting to see who go smile last when the whistle blow!
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