AC Milan's preseason preparations are heating up, with the Rossoneri gearing up for a crucial derby match against city rivals Inter. The game marks a significant moment, as it's the first preseason derby since 2016, when Philippe Mexes' spectacular volley secured the victory. With the squad bolstered by the return of World Cup participants, head coach Ruben Amorim has made strategic changes to the starting lineup, aiming to build on the encouraging signs from the Celtic draw.
One of the key changes is in the attacking midfield role, where Ruben Loftus-Cheek will get another chance to shine. His partnership with Alphadjo Cisse, operating behind Francesco Camarda, who scored a brace against Celtic, could be a potent force. The wing-backs, Samuel Chukwueze and Davide Bartesaghi, will provide width and support for the midfield, which features a double pivot of Youssouf Fofana and Yunus Musah. This midfield trio, including Bartesaghi, was a positive aspect of the second half performance in Scotland.
Defensively, AC Milan's first-choice backline remains intact, with Lorenzo Torriani in goal, supported by Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic. The absence of Mario Gila, who is recovering from a minor muscle strain, is a minor setback, but the overall squad depth looks promising.
The bench also features several young talents hoping for their moment to shine. However, AC Milan will be without several key players due to physical problems, including Mario Gila, Samuele Ricci, Zachary Athekame, David Odogu, Andrej Kostic, Lorenzo Ossola, Aurelien Guernier, and Emanuele Borsani. Despite these challenges, the team's preparation and strategic changes give fans hope for a successful season ahead.
The upcoming derby against Inter promises to be an intense affair, with both teams aiming to assert their dominance in the city. AC Milan's recent form and strategic adjustments make this a highly anticipated match, as the Rossoneri look to build on their positive start to the preseason campaign.
