Fabio Capello has given his predictions forward of the Derby della Madonnina, noting Inter are ‘superior’ to AC Milan, however a lot is determined by ‘how Rafael Leao wakes up within the morning.’
It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT.
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Whereas they’re very shut collectively on the high of the Serie A desk going into this weekend, it could possibly be a decisive consequence within the Scudetto race and past.
Capello predicts robust Derby della Madonnina
Fabio Capello (Photograph by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Photos)
Sky Sport Italia spoke to former Milan coach Capello, who skilled this match a number of instances.
“They had been all particular, the derby is a particular sport for what it means to the town and all through Italy, as there are lots of Inter and Milan followers unfold all around the nation,”
What’s a coach meant to say to the gamers with a purpose to inspire them forward of a check this massive?
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“You mustn’t speak an excessive amount of, as a result of there’s already such starvation for a consequence, you threat doing harm. The strain stays with you all through the week, and even those that went on worldwide obligation may have thought concerning the derby.”
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Lautaro Martinez of Internazionale celebrates scoring his staff’s first purpose through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Max Allegri was on the Rossoneri bench for the derby in his first stint, however
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“Allegri had unbelievable campaigns at Milan and I believe he’s the fitting man to trigger issues for Inter, who at this second I imagine are the superior staff,” continued Capello.
“He should make his gamers need to show they’re stronger. I’m curious concerning the return of Christian Pulisic, as a result of he’s been out injured for some time and that may be an element. He may cause issues together with Leao on the counter-attack.”
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his staff’s second purpose through the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Rafael Leao is the star of the Milan squad, although his for each coach who works with him.
“All of it is determined by how Rafael Leao wakes up within the morning. He’s a novel participant, he can create one thing out of nothing, but in addition infuriate you.
“You’ve simply received to simply accept him as he’s, you simply don’t know what you’re getting, it’s like flipping a coin,” concluded Capello.
