Derby dynamics and second place pursuit: Milan set for riveting season finale

By Oliver Fisher -

AC Milan might have been hoping to be involved on more fronts as we enter the final few weeks of the season, but there is still plenty to fight for.

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You can wager on sports, such as the AC Milan team games, on Twin Canada. So far, Milan has been in top form by winning six consecutive matches in various competitions, including four victories in the national championship.

A late win against Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi helped Milan move to second place ahead of Juventus and Roma, who had not won their last matches.

If they finish second, then Milan will be guaranteed a place in next year’s Champions League for the outstanding performance while also qualifying for the Italian Super Cup 2024-25.

It should be noted that this season is very similar to their 2021-22 Scudetto campaign, where after round thirty, they had scored 66 points against today’s 65.

Derby between Milan and Inter

The ex-coach of Milan, Arrigo Sacchi, offers a preview of the forthcoming derby between Milan and Inter at San Siro and expresses his belief that AC’s men will make all efforts to keep their bitterest rivals from being championed.

Inter are now 14 points above AC, thus clinching the Scudetto if the difference remains as such in this derby. Conversely, should Nerazzurri have either of their next two games against Udinese or Cagliari ending in a draw while Rossoneri wins both matches, it would push down the trophy presentation to a later date.

Sacchi is positive that his former side can be problematic for Inzaghi’s boys and thus hamper them from heading to victory in a sensational contest for the title. The coach emphasised that there was no doubt about who would win all the tickets for this match, and several Diavolo fans at the crucial match of the season will exemplify their resolution and bravery.

Milan’s season shouldn’t be judged by the derby result

Milan is in a fight for second place in the league: it is well known that because of history, tradition, and ambition, Rossoneri should always be competing for first place, but they will not view finishing behind Inter as a failure by any means.

This has been especially so given the big changes that occurred in the market over the summer and the difficulties of team formation. Milan has also not invested heavily like its rivals, Inter.

Hence, coming second should be ranked as a success. Beyond that, there exists the Europa League trophy, which no Italian club has won yet and Milan can change this. This is something that should not go unnoticed.

Regarding the derby, it must be considered that it comes almost immediately after the return leg against Roma in the Europa League quarter-finals.

The most important thing here is to carefully evaluate how much energy has been expended and how quickly it can be restored. Physical fitness usually determines everything at the end of a season.

Inter, who now have no more engagements with the Champions League, even Coppa Italia, will have enough time to rest and build themselves up before facing a daunting task at San Siro. Thinking about it now, I realize that this will be an open match where everything goes.

All teams need to strive to entertain matches with many goals since the beauty of football matters. Milan has made significant strides recently due to Pioli’s input.

Pioli experienced some complications at the beginning of this season when he received several players from other countries who had to get used to playing Italian football; besides, a good number got injured, too. Now, he has nearly everything back with his approach being accepted by others; hence, results are already visible.

Even though they may not stay on top level throughout the match, they possess the determination and bravery to attack, pressuring opponents constantly and thereby dominating the field. If Pioli could make the team even more coherent, then Milan would become stronger than ever.

Although the defenders sometimes struggle, Milan has players who can change the course of a match at any point. This is why Rossoneri must walk confidently towards second place in the Europa League and winning the derby.

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