AC Milan, the first “Derby della Madonnina” for Cristi Chivu » All information from the GSP reporter in Milan

Leaders before this stage, Inter lost first place to Napoli, who beat Atalanta 3-1, but Cristi Chivu's side can return to the top spot with a positive result against rivals AC Milan.

UPDATE 16:00: The hustle and bustle has already started in Milan, more than 5 hours before the derby

In Piazza del Duomo, the hustle and bustle began at noon. The world didn't just flock to see the Christmas tree, they found out that Inter – Milan is playing tonight. You can hear a lot of Romanian talk in the luxury gallery Vittorio Emanuele, some coming early for a city break.

The match is sold-out, with record receipts of over 8 million euros, and good sales at the kiosks with articles of the Nerazzurra and Rossonera teams. You can find anything you want with the insignia of the favorites, but the special scarf for Il Derby della Madonnina, which can be bought for 15 euros, takes pride of place.

Three of those who sell are actually fans, and their predictions are divided, a sign that Inter – AC Milan, the first derby of coach Cristi Chivu and a Romanian in Milan, will be very balanced. As well as this season of the Series. Antonio keeps with the Rossoneri and sees a victory on the limit, “we beat 1-0, goal Rafa Leao”.

Colleague Francesco counters him: “You guessed the score, but Marcus Thuram scores!”. At the other kiosk, Daniele is more balanced and sees “a draw with few goals, so that neither Allegri nor Chivu get upset”.

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Inter – AC Milan, the likely teams

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer – Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni – Carlos Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco – Thuram, Martinez
Coach: Cristi Chivu

AC Milan (3-5-2): Maignan – Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic – Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi – Pulisic, Leao
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri

Cristi Chivu, in front of the first “Derby della Madonnina” as a coach

Cristi Chivu is preparing for the first “Derby della Madonnina” as a coach. The two teams are separated by only two points in the standings, in favor of Inter.

The fight for the title in Serie A is currently between 6 teams: Napoli, Inter, AS Roma, Bologna, AC Milan and Juventus. Leader Napoli and 6th place Juventus are separated by only 5 points in the standings.

Cristi Chivu cannot count on defenders Matteo Darmian and Denzel Dumfries and midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan for this match.

I've never trained before a game. It's my choice. I want to give the players more free time, many have been away on international missions and have never been home during this time.

This group shows me professionalism every day. The players go home and rest as if they were in training camp. One day spent with them, from breakfast to evening, is enough for me.

– Cristi Chivubefore the derby with AC Milan

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