Inter Milan's Champions League semifinal with AC Milan is more than just another local derby- Simone Inzaghi
Simone Inzaghi has said that the Champions League semi-final match against city rivals AC Milan is more than just a local derby. The two Milan giants, who have won the European title a combined ten times, are set to face off on Wednesday in what is the biggest match between the two sides in almost two decades. This will be the first time that the two Serie A clubs have met each other in Europe's top club competition since the "derby of shame" quarterfinal in 2005, which was won by Milan after Inter fans launched a barrage of flares onto the pitch.
Inzaghi stated to reporters that "it's not a derby, it's the derby". He acknowledged its importance for the club, their fans and himself but was confident in the team's preparation for the match. Inter Milan has played seven derbies in the last 20 months, winning and losing some. Inzaghi emphasized that every match has its own story and that the team must play together and make sacrifices.
Inter Milan enters the match on a run of five consecutive wins and with an attack that has been misfiring until recently, but now suddenly banging in goals. The team has scored fourteen goals in the last five matches, with forwards Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez both being in a hot streak. Inzaghi is pleased that his forwards are scoring again and is not worried since they always have chances to score.
Italy defender Federico Dimarco, who was still a child and a San Siro regular in 2005, expressed his excitement to be playing in the derby match, which could be revenge for one of the most painful derby defeats for his boyhood club. He said that they know the importance of the match and the derby and will give it their all.
The match between Inter Milan and AC Milan is a highly anticipated event in Italian football, and the winner will progress to the final. The two teams are among the most successful in Italian football, and the derby match is always a fierce contest. The fact that it is a Champions League semi-final makes it all the more exciting for fans and players alike. The rivalry between the two clubs is long-standing, and the result of the match will have a significant impact on the season for both sides.
In conclusion, the Champions League semi-final between Inter Milan and AC Milan is not just another local derby, but the derby. It is a match of great importance for both clubs, their fans and players. Inter Milan's coach, Simone Inzaghi, and his team are well-prepared and confident going into the match, having won five consecutive games and with their forwards scoring goals again. The match is a highly anticipated event in Italian football, and the winner will progress to the final.
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