Soon, the much-anticipated Milan derby will start in the second leg, and fans around the world are looking forward to this round of competition. For Inter, who play at home, they must do their best to win and lay a solid foundation for their defending trip. For AC Milan, who came to the "away" (but also very familiar), winning the same city opponent is a must to continue to maintain the impact on the title, the result of this game is unacceptable, and if you want the trophy, you must shoot down the Nerazzurri. This game will determine the direction and pattern of Serie A this season, the two sides that are already "sworn enemies in the same city", when the historical grudge and the contradiction of reality are superimposed, the spark of friction must be fierce and wonderful. Which color does the city of Milan belong to tonight? Is it red and black rising against the trend, or is blue and black shining on the pitch? expect.
Pre-match situation: Inter maintained the lead, Milan followed suit
At the beginning of the season, AC Milan played significantly better than their city rivals Inter, and they also played the best start in the history of the team. At that time, they were the big favorites to win the championship, and the team played very steadily. Unfortunately, the team suffered many injuries before the arrival of the winter break, which brought great restrictions to the platoon deployment of coach Pioli. In particular, the fall of the main defender Kyal, and the frequent rotation with Tomori, Theo and others have made Milan's defensive line unstable; coupled with the veteran Ibrahimovic and Giroud's difficulty in ensuring attendance, the team is also insufficient in the attacking end. The attack and defense are frequently constrained, and the quality of Milan's game has slipped.
The lack of personnel led to a decline in Milan's performance. Falling from the top of the table, they are now in third place, with a four-point difference from Inter and one more round than their opponents. In terms of attack, Milan scored 47 goals, second in the league after Inter Milan; but the defensive end is a bit worse, they have conceded 25 goals, much more than the top teams such as Inter, Juve and Napoli. In the recent 7 Serie A matches, Milan have won 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, and the loss to Spezia is indeed not quite right. If you want to continue to compete for the title, you must win Inter in this round.
The Nerazzurri and rossoners have the opposite trajectory of the season, although they played well at the beginning of the tournament, but the new coach Inzaghi Jr. only met with the team after all, so it is very normal to have an adjustment, and the team is not stable enough when the tacit understanding is formed. After gradually becoming familiar, they showed strength at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. As of the derby, Inter have scored no. 1 goals and conceded 2nd fewer goals, and this answer sheet is good enough. 53 points in 22 rounds also guarantees their place, and winning the Serie A title trophy again this season is their well-deserved goal. In the Italian Super Cup held in mid-season, Inter also successfully defeated their opponents and stood at the top of the Apennines. After Suning moved in, Inter has won 2 crowns.
Inter's counterattack over Milan is a hot topic in the recent Serie A, in addition to the Rossoneri's own initiative to "brake", the fierce aggressive posture of the Nerazzurri is also the main reason. In their last 13 Serie A matches, Inter have a perfect record of 11 wins and 2 draws (1-1 draw with Milan, 0-0 with Atalanta), and after taking 35 points, they surpassed. However, the Milan derby has never been a stage for historical data performances, and the "extraordinarily red-eyed" Milanese duo will inevitably be able to collide with a fierce spark.
Historical confrontation: Inter have a slight advantage, and Xiaoyin is looking forward to dialogue
The Milan derby is one of the most historical, topical and most communicative dialogues in European football, and in those years when the level of the two males was "online", mutual dialogue was the benchmark of the football derby, attracting countless fans every year. In the 40 years since the 1980s, the two sides have met a total of 95 times, with the Nerazzurri Inter Milan having a slight advantage, with the statistic being 37 wins, 27 draws and 31 losses; but the ratio of gains and losses is almost the same, and the Nerazzurri, who scored 116 goals, also conceded 112 goals, which shows how close they are to each other.
However, in recent years, Inter's advantage seems to be getting bigger and bigger, and they have become a hurdle that the Rossoneri army is difficult to cross. In the second leg of the 2016 Serie A derby, Milan killed Inter 3-0 in front of the squad, and in the following 6 years, they only won 1 in 13 derbies in all competitions (regular time) (last season's Serie A Milan derby first leg, AC Milan 2-1 Inter). Inter have won seven times, only four times to make peace. This difference is still relatively large, and Milan need to get back to the derby "state" as soon as possible.
In terms of managerial dialogue, Simeone Inzaghi and Pioli are also "old acquaintances", with a total of 12 meetings between the two sides, and Xiaoyin has an advantage in 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. This confrontation is Pioli's "turnaround opportunity", and he is also very eager to prove his strength. However, it is not easy to defeat the morale of Xiaoyin.
Match Highlight 1: Inter's attacking posture is the key to victory
This season, after Inzaghi Jr. joined Inter, he gradually integrated his football philosophy and tactical philosophy into the team's system, on the basis of the inheritance and development of the team's former manager's advantage in the lineup, Xiao in the three defenders are energetic enough and more aggressive, and are very keen to use their own offensive attacks to defeat opponents in the game. This Inter has been branded by the very moments of factor football, this round of derby, playing at home they will most likely not take the initiative to change, the attack must still be the fundamental of the team, but also the way to win.
First of all, Inter's forward combination is very reliable, which is the foundation of penetrating opponents. Tall center Dzeko, paired with a good helper Lautaro's attack combination, gives Inter enough capital to choose different strategies and hit the opposing defense to launch a multi-attack. According to statistics, the cooperation of the Zhe-Lao duo has surpassed the predecessors of the same period in multiple dimensions such as data and efficiency, and they are now the best duo in the entire alliance. In addition, they also have the most offensive means, they can use a variety of ways to seek scoring opportunities, in the number of shots, methods, positions and other statistics, but also more than other combinations.
Zheke's hot zone: very extensive and active
This is easily reminiscent of the Blue Eagle era of Xiaoyin's tuning of the likes of Immobile and Correa. Similarly, in Inter he has made another star, 15 starts Dzeko and Lautaro, have joined forces to contribute 20 goals and 5 assists, the data is clear, the role is obvious.
Secondly, Inter's attack is full of three-dimensionality, which is the capital they can maintain efficiency. There are many players who shine in the highlight moments, and the shooting efficiency is extremely high, but after the hot period, they return to the past, and it is difficult to maintain stability and efficiency. For Inter, the three-dimensional attacking combination can ensure the integrity and continuity of the team's attack, and they will never be entangled in this on the field, but the other side will always worry.
Inter's three lines are stable and efficient
Serie A played 23 rounds, inter shots per round as high as 17.5 times, and shots on target as many as seven times. Both figures are ranked first in Serie A. In addition, inter also ranked in the top three in the number of shots from outside the penalty area, the big penalty area and the small penalty area, which shows that the team can launch a shooting attack in various positions, which is very frightening.
In addition to the reliable combination of shooters, the combination of three midfielders + two wing-backs brought out by Xiaoyin is a key figure that must be mentioned. The combination of Char khanoglu, Barrera and Brozovic has gradually matured, and the technical characteristics of the three of them have their own styles, one is good at organizing long-range shots, one is good at fighting and is happy to insert, and the other covers a full run, which makes Inter have someone to be responsible for controlling, grasping the rhythm, promoting the conversion and other aspects, and the cooperation between them is also very tacit. They are the capital of the team to maintain a stable and efficient offensive.
Qarhan played gradually and steadily, and was the key person for Inter's middle and long
Inter have had 34 assists this season and created 72 great chances. This is all in first place in the league. In addition, Inter also ranks in the top three in terms of the number of key passes, possession rate, pass success rate and forwardcourt pass success rate. The midfield combination is very valuable, the first leg of the Milan derby, the two sides fought in the midfield, it seems that the Nerazzurri is still slightly dominant; in the second leg, this will also become a key area for the manager's arrangement and arrangement.
In the first leg Inter passed to attack Zone 3
Again, Little Inzaghi had injected the team with attack DNA. According to statistics, 16 of the 21 Inter have scored goals in the first serie A start this season; if you add the Champions League and the Italian Cup, all Inter players have scored goals, this number is too scary. It is not an exaggeration to describe Today's Inter as a national soldier.
Bastoni assisted Shker's goal, and Inter's defender could also score
Against the Milan derby, Xiaoyin's offensive concept will continue to be maintained, which is the basis for Inter's victory and a great test for Milan's defense.
Match Highlight 2: How Pioli pieced together the defensive mix
Football pays attention to the turn-based offensive and defensive battles, you attack me and I attack you and defend, and between the two of them, they will divide the level of victory and defeat. Since Inter have the advantage and are facing the enemy at home, the overall attack is particularly fierce, and Pioli must be well prepared to resist the Nerazzurri strategy. However, as far as the remaining combatants in Milan are concerned, it seems that it is not difficult to solve the problem. Come on
After Kyal fell, Milan's defence was misaligned, with only two clean sheets (3-0 Venice, 0-0 Juventus) in the last nine games, with the rest conceded. Before the Milan derby begins, Pioli should establish the team's defensive commander as soon as possible, straighten out his personal position, and let him command the team to participate in the defense with his teammates. After The fall of Tomori, this task can only be completed by Romagnoli. This season, the Milan captain has started 12 times and is ranked 25th in serie A with a personal rating of 6.74 in serie A centre-backs. The derby battle is another test for him.
It was the Milan derby that "kicked Romagnoli off the stage". Last year's crucial battle Milan was 3-0 defeated by Inter, Lukaku raw eating Romagnoli made Milan fans angry, and since then he has gradually faded out of the starting lineup. In this game, Romagnoli must avoid this problem, keep calm in the confrontation with the opponent, try to use his strengths and avoid shortcomings and avoid making fatal mistakes. The confrontation with Dzeko is also completely different from Lukaku, who must always keep an eye on the position of the Bosnian tower, without giving the shooting space nor the opportunity to handle the ball alone.
Scoring goals, being killed, staining red, Romagnoli's comedic "personal show"
Theo Hernandez, who works with Romagnoli, must be the key gentleman in Milan's defensive formation. He recently renewed his contract with the team, and he is also the person who relies on the tactics of the Milan derby team. Theo's back plug is good, and he was the main candidate to create a threat in several Milan derbys. However, due to the shortage of red and black soldiers in this game, Special Olympics still needs to try to assist, bring enough safety to teammates, and measure the frequency and strength of assists in the back plug. According to this, Leo must also adjust his position, he can move backwards in moderation to meet Special Olympics to maintain the connection of the offensive system.
Te O's shots with Leo basically accounted for the majority of the team (Milan vs Juve)
As for the choice of central defender, it is likely that it is the young player Kalulu. The recent absence of only 21-year-old Kalulu has been given a heavy responsibility, and the match with Juventus also appeared in the starting center-back position, and the overall performance is not bad. He has a lot of ideas in confrontation and card slots, and can adapt to fierce competition. However, the protection of Tonali in front of him is also particularly important, and Milan derby to maintain Tonali, just like against Juventus.
Tonali's coverage is extensive
Inter's attacking line attaches great importance to the transmission of the flanks and the sudden cold arrows on the periphery, and Milan must pay enough attention to this. Especially the inverted triangle after the side start and cooperation, in addition to the special person to keep an eye on it, the cooperation with each other also needs to have tacit understanding, and if there is a loophole, it is likely to be caught by the opponent. It's like the first 10 minutes of the first round.
Match Highlight 3: Adjustment of mentality, and grasp of key time points
Everyone knows that this game is the key battle for the Title A title battle this season, and it is also likely to be a watershed in the season, so they are particularly valued. However, the difference in mentality between each other is still very large. Before the match, Inter Milan also led by 4 points in the first round of the junior round, which was a very good advantage under the premise of playing 23 rounds. Therefore, the derby is a round of "can't lose" for them, and it is naturally the best to win, and it is acceptable if it is a draw.
In the interview before the game, we also saw the "attitude" of the Inter club, and the external voice is to try to remain undefeated. Whether it is coach Inzaghi Jr., or the players and celebrities, they all gave similar remarks. It seems that Inter's strategy is very "clear", which may have a decisive effect on the tone of the game.
Milan, on the other hand, must win and be more determined. Trailing by four points, Milan can only try their best to pull Inter down to continue their hopes for the title. Otherwise, one more round behind by 7 points basically declares the hopelessness of the championship competition. Therefore, they may play very aggressively, after all, scoring more goals can guarantee victory. But how to take care of the already unstable rear defense? This is a conundrum.
In addition, Milan must also pay attention to maintaining the attention of the whole field, from 0-90 minutes to concentrate. Inter have had many recent experiences of equalizing and killing in the final moments of the game, and their stability and quality of not giving up before the final game are commendable. Inter have scored 35 per cent of 19 goals in Serie A this season, 19 of them coming from after 75 minutes, while Milan have conceded 13 from 15 minutes before and after the game, which is also a high rate. This is very clear. Milan must remain focused, especially after and before the start of the game.
There are two other points of time that deserve attention, which are around the 60 minutes of the game, and the end of the game. 60 minutes is the point of intractable substitutions for Inzaghi Jr., whose adjustments will change the game; in addition, the Milan derby is unlikely to be one-sided, so there is a high probability that it will be a draw at the end of the game. At this time, Xiaoyin will be a "habitual project" to take the side road to quickly impact, and the efficiency of the two sides of the starting point is not low, and Milan should pay attention to protection.
epilogue
The Milan derby attracted the attention of fans around the world, in addition to the wonderful game itself, the points ranking of each other was close to staggered, which also made the overall intensity necessarily go up to a higher level. If Inter can win the opponent, the seven-point advantage plus the few matches, their advantage will be very big, will bring great help to the defense journey, milan if they can shoot down the top of the table, they can continue to compete for the trophy, which is also what they are eager to look forward to. Come on.
(Li Qian)