Derby, Milan could fall 10 points behind: pressure mounts on Amorim

The Milan derby offers far more than three points. Milan and Inter meet today, Saturday October 31, at 20:45 at San Siro, with the Rossoneri desperate to avoid a damaging gap from their city rivals. A defeat would leave Milan ten points behind Inter, a scenario certain to increase the pressure on coach Ruben Amorim.

The build-up therefore gives the Portuguese manager a particularly important test. The result of the derby could influence the assessment of his work and make Milan’s situation even more delicate. Inter, meanwhile, enter the match after three consecutive victories: a 1-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar, followed by a 2-1 league victory against Fiorentina and a 2-0 success away to Venezia. The Nerazzurri also want to end a derby taboo.

Cristian Chivu’s team reaches San Siro with positive recent form and the chance to strengthen its advantage in the league. After the derby, Inter will return to the Champions League on Tuesday November 3 at 21:00 away to Feyenoord. In Serie A, their next fixture will be on Sunday November 8 at 18:00 against Como at San Siro.