In an interview granted to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan legend Demetrio Albertini, talks about the upcoming Derby della Madonnina.
What it takes to win the Milan derby: “A sense of belonging, generosity for teammates and respect for the colors of your team are the essence of this match, the components that allow you to face it with the right balance. Then on the pitch they must explode, this is how successes is born“.
Who could be the match-winner on Saturday: “Rafael Leao. He is unpredictable and is increasingly aware of his qualities, he lacks a goal in an important match like this. Scoring against Inter would consecrate him, derbies can change your career. “
Kessie as attacking midfielder and Tonali-Bennacer in midfielder could be the key move to cage the Nerazzurri midfield: “In the middle they know how to dribble, on both sides. Kessie as attacking midfielder could be a decisive move. Kessie knows how to move between the lines and put pressure on Brozovic, he can alternate with Tonali who knows how to do everything.
Who will decide the match? “The ones who score. If Ibrahimovic is well, he will be scary as always. But if he stays away from goal he loses effectiveness and it has happened often in recent months“.
Without Zlatan, better Olivier Giroud or Ante Rebic?: “I see Rebic better in support of the center forward“.
On the mercato it ended 2-1 with Inter signing Caicedo and Gosens while Milan only Lazetic. In the match?: “Same result, but for AC Milan“, says Albertini confident that the Rossoneri will win the derby.
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