Milan director Igli Tare brushes off Moise Kean speak, is assured Luka Modric will lengthen his contract, and warns ‘the season is stuffed with surprises’ as a win towards Lazio would reopen the Scudetto race.
It kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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There have been reviews over the previous few days that Milan will goal Fiorentina striker Moise Kean for the way forward for their assault, reuniting with ex-Juventus coach Max Allegri.
“It’s pointless speaking about this now, that received’t be mentioned for just a few months,”
“It’s basic that we win the sport tonight not only for the desk, but additionally to present a way of consistency following the derby, so there can be loads of time to speak about the remaining.”
Tare and Milan able to put stress on Inter
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan kicks a ball while below stress from Manuel Akanji of Inter in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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The Rossoneri have an enormous alternative to blow the Scudetto race vast open, as after final week’s Derby della Madonnina victory, in addition they watched leaders Inter held 1-1 by Atalanta yesterday.
It means a win right here would shut the hole on the prime to simply 5 factors with 9 rounds left to play.
“Truthfully, we now have to deal with ourselves and attempt to win. It’s a huge hole nonetheless, however a win right here would shut the hole, and we have to take it one step at a time, as a result of the season is stuffed with surprises,” smiled Tare.
Milan misplaced right here in December for the Coppa Italia quarter-final, crushed by a Mattia Zaccagni header on the Nuno Tavares nook.
UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Igli Tare, Sporting director of AC Milan seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on September 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
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As a former Lazio participant and director, Tare is aware of the ambiance properly on the Stadio Olimpico, and noticed that the native ultras suspended their boycott, so are current within the stands tonight.
“We talked about it in the course of the week, we’d favor to play in a full stadium, as a result of that is the enjoyment of soccer. Lazio are going by way of a troublesome transition interval, however they continue to be a crew that may beat anybody on the appropriate day.
“We’re conscious of all that and need to win tonight.”
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Luka Modric of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a purpose in the course of the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Area Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
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Adrien Rabiot is suspended, with Matteo Gabbia, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Santiago Gimenez injured, so Ardon Jashari step into midfield with Luka Modric.
The Croatian has discovered a second wind for his profession within the Rossoneri jersey, so will he lengthen his contract to 2027?
“One factor for certain is that Luka loves Milan, and Milan love Luka. As we mentioned firstly of the season, we now have an choice to increase, however the determination is as much as him. He’ll be given the time and house he must resolve, however he actually enjoys taking part in for us,” concluded Tare.