This weekend sees the fierce Milan derby between Inter Milan and AC
Milan contested with the ‘Italian giants’ sitting 5th and 10th
respectively.
Inter Milan (7-7-2) lost for the first time in nine games at Napoli last week,
although there were only three wins included in that spell. In fifth
place, and just about in touch with the third Champions league spot,
this is an important derby game still. Let us say that still out of action are injured defenders Chivu
and Samuel, midfielder Milito and striker Mariga, while this match will
miss suspended midfielder Alvarez.
- Probable lineups Inter Milan: Handanovic – Campagnaro, Ranocchia, Juan – Jonathan, Taider, Cambiasso, Nagatomo – Guarin, Kovacic – Palacio.
AC Milan bring a five match unbeaten league run into the big game, and
there are signs of improvement. In tenth place, nine points adrift of
their city rivals it has been a very poor season to date domestically.
Inter hold sway in the fixture over the last couple of seasons with
three wins and a draw. Alvarez(mid) is suspended for Inter following
last weeks sending off, with Samuel(def) and Milito(str) still out
injured. AC have Montolivo(mid) suspended, and Abate, Silvestre(def),
Birsa, Emanuelson(mid), Robinho and El Shaarawy(str) injured.
- Probable lineups AC Milan: Abbiati – de Sciglio, Bonera, Zapata, Constant – Poli, de Jong, Muntari – Kaka – Balotelli, Matri.
San Siro, Milan, Italy
Sunday, 22 December 2013 - 20:45 CET - 19:45 GMT
Sunday, 22 December 2013 - 20:45 CET - 19:45 GMT
