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Milan vs Inter: Building the Best Combined XI Ahead of Big Derby

September 3, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

This clash will see some of the finest Serie A stars sharing the same pitch. But what if we hypothetically merge the two squads in one combined formation. Which stars would make the cut? Here is our combined Best XI between Milan and Inter.

PSG tried to acquire Milan Skriniar until deadline day, as coach Christophe Galtier suggested, although Inter didn’t cave.

PSG Thought They Would Get Inter Star Until Last Moment

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

PSG tried to acquire Milan Skriniar until deadline day, as coach Christophe Galtier suggested, although Inter didn’t cave, as they wouldn’t have had time to sign a proper replacement. Especially with Manchester City signing Manuel Akanji. The Ligue 1 giants believed the Nerazzurri would eventually sell the Slovak.

Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali has taken stock of the failed approach by Roma for midfield prodigy Davide Frattesi, mainly due to ecnomic disagreements.

Sassuolo CEO Carnevali Describes Frattesi Talks with Roma

September 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali has taken stock of Roma’s failed approach for midfield prodigy Davide Frattesi. The Giallorossi youth product was frequently linked with a return to his boyhood club, but negotiations never materialized between the two parties. The Neroverdi CEO explained how the negotiation unfolded.

Inter finally decided to seal the Francesco Acerbi deal on deadline day after trying until the last moment to onboard a different defender.

Acerbi Agent Voices His Satisfaction for Inter Transfer

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter finally decided to seal the Francesco Acerbi deal on deadline day after trying until the last moment to onboard a different defender. However, Manuel Akanji moved to Manchester City for a healthy fee. Tottenham and Chelsea didn’t loan out Trevoh Chalobah and Japhet Tanganga, who had been linked previously.

Juventus are ready to take up Alessandro Del Piero on his offer to help the club. The new course of the Bianconeri wish to enroll a club legend.

Juventus Icon Del Piero Backs Milan to Pip Inter in Derby

September 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero thinks Milan have what it takes to upset Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the new season. The Rossoneri sit one point behind their great rivals coming into the match, but Pinturicchio believes the match is a great way for them to respond.

Fiorentina vs Juventus Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 5

September 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Saturday's Serie A action gets underway at the Stadio Artemio Franchi as Fiorentina and Juventus go head-to-head in a tasty-looking fixture. Both sides have blown hot and cold early in the 2022/23 season and will have a point to prove come Saturday afternoon.

Josip Ilicic and Atalanta mutually agreed to part ways on deadline day. The attacker will have the opportunity to sign with another team.

Atalanta and Their Fans Have Classy Send-off for Ilicic

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Leicester, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Josip Ilicic and Atalanta mutually agreed to part ways on deadline day. The attacker will have the opportunity to sign with another team in the next few weeks. The veteran saluted the fans before the win over Torino: "I don’t know what my future will be yet. I need time to reflect."

Milan vs Inter Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 5

September 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

The day of reckoning pits reigning Italian champions Milan against arch-rivals Inter for the 177th time in Serie A. Saturday's encounter at the San Siro is the latest chapter of a long-standing rivalry between the two sides that boast 19 top-flight titles each.

New Milan signing Sergino Dest has opened up about his move to Serie A from Barcelona following a quickfire transfer that no one anticipated.

Dest Discusses Quick Milan Move and His Brazilian Idols

September 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Milan signing Sergino Dest has opened up about his move to Serie A following a quickfire transfer. Having lost his place under Xavi at Barcelona, the wingback was looking for a club to rack in regular playing minutes, and he didn’t hesitate in responding to the Rossoneri call.

Cristiano Giuntoli will be busier selling players rather than making acquisitions in his first few weeks as a Juventus director.

Juventus Disclose Terms for Two Final Summer Departures

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

After reaching agreement with Liverpool for Arthur, Juventus also struck a deal with Chelsea for Denis Zakaria, whose transfer became official during the night. Both midfielders moved on loans with considerable options to buy, with the Bianconeri also receiving initial fees for letting go of the players for 2022/2023.

Ex-Milan midfield ace Ambrosini believes the Rossoneri should not get distracted by the one point difference between them and Inter ahead of the Derby.

Ambrosini on Milan Derby: “Two of Strongest Teams in Italy”

September 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Ex-Milan midfield ace Massimo Ambrosini believes the Rossoneri should not get distracted by the current one-point difference between them and Inter at the top of the table. The Nerazzurri sit in third place with nine points, one ahead of the crosstown rivals, which are, however, still undefeated.

Sassuolo lead executive Giovanni Carnevali took stock of their busy window and provided a medical update on Domenico Berardi

Sassuolo CEO Dishes on Berardi, Explains Scamacca Deal

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, West Ham

Sassuolo lead executive Giovanni Carnevali took stock of their busy window and provided a medical update on Domenico Berardi, who subbed off in the Milan game due to an apparent thigh injury. The director also weighed on Gianluca Scamacca joining West Ham rather than other sides.