Simone Inzaghi: Very Clear About the Importance of the Derby, No Issues with Lautaro

According to the official social media of Inter Milan Football Club, before the Milan Derby, Inter’s head coach Simone Inzaghi said, “We are very clear about the importance of this match and what the derby means to us and our fans. We need a special Inter because we have expended a lot of physical and mental energy in the Champions League matches.”

Talking about the derby, Inzaghi stated, “AC Milan performed very well in their last home league game. We are now focused on ourselves and hope to play a game full of fighting spirit and determination because derbies always surpass all predictions and details often decide the outcome.”

Speaking about the opponent, Inzaghi said, “AC Milan has changed a lot in these few games, sometimes very aggressive, sometimes relatively conservative. This will be an open contest, with both teams taking it very seriously. We all just finished midweek Champions League matches, so we must think calmly throughout the 90 minutes.”

In addition, talking about the previous Champions League match, Inzaghi believes, “Matches like the one against Manchester City expend a lot of physical and mental energy, which is normal. However, I think the key to the league lies in direct confrontations, and those so-called ‘small teams’ have been tough opponents for all teams this season.”

Regarding the team’s injury situation, Inzaghi told reporters, “There are no issues with Lautaro. He hasn’t stopped working hard in the past year and performed very well in training yesterday. If there are no issues with his physical condition, he will start.”

When asked about Palacios, Inzaghi responded, “Palacios has been training very well, a young player with huge potential, outstanding technique, and strong ability to read the game. It’s a pleasure to see him train because he is full of desire to learn in every session. Currently, we are training him alongside Bastoni, and I believe he can also play as a central defender.”