Milan-Inter: Sergio Conceiçao upsets (again) the Diavolo

Not even time to reflect on what went wrong in the first half against Napoli at the Maradona that, for Conceiçao, it is already time to prepare for the next challenge. On Wednesday, the derby with Inter Milan, valid for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal, is scheduled at San Siro.

Considering the many problems in the league (Milan is -9 from fourth place, occupied by Bologna), the Rossoneri are aiming to go all the way in the Coppa Italia. Overcoming Inter would be crucial to give meaning to a season finale that risks becoming enormously complicated.

For Wednesday’s confrontation, Conceiçao seems determined to upset, again, his Diavolo. Surely, in the starting eleven, there will be Leao. The Portuguese, sent to the bench in the challenge with Napoli, made sparks as soon as he entered the field. Sure that, against Inzaghi’s team, he will have a starting jersey.

Also almost certain is the waiver of Abraham. The Englishman disappointed against the Parthenopeans. Gimenez should play in his place. The Mexican certainly did not have a great showing against Napoli (he also missed a penalty) but Conceiçao seems determined to give him another chance to redeem himself. In midfield, Musah is likely to return while Loftus-Cheek, struggling with the aftermath of appendicitis surgery, will definitely not be there. Possible changes in defense as well, especially if Thiaw recovers from the stomach virus that has been affecting him.