AC Milan Prepares for Derby Clash Against Inter Amid Injury Challenges
The Derby della Madonnina is set to see Inter Milan at the top of Serie A, facing off against their city rivals AC Milan, who seek redemption after a disappointing midweek defeat. With a seven-point gap between the teams, this match promises to be significant for more than just local pride. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on team news, injuries, predicted lineups, and broadcast details ahead of the Saturday showdown at San Siro.
AC Milan Team News and Injury Updates
AC Milan coach Rúben Amorim faces crucial lineup decisions after a 4-2 home defeat to Bologna on Wednesday. The team will likely be without Fikayo Tomori for around a month due to a hamstring injury, which poses a challenge for the defense. Other absences include Samuel Chukwueze, Mattia Gabbia, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, while goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano continues to deal with injury issues.
On a positive note, Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira are back in the squad but will need to be assessed for their match readiness. Expected to return to the starting eleven are Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic, who were rested during the midweek match.
Alphadjo Cissé made a compelling case for more playing time with a two-goal performance against Bologna, but ongoing groin problems may lead Milan to manage his minutes. Gonçalo Ramos stands ready to take a leading role in the attack as well.
Inter Team News and Injury Updates
Inter Milan will miss their captain, Lautaro Martínez, who is still recovering from a flexor injury. The absence of Benjamin Pavard, Curtis Jones, John Stones, and Luis Henrique leaves Cristian Chivu with several gaps to fill as he gears up for this critical match. However, Hakan Çalhanoğlu is set to return to the midfield.
Marcus Thuram is anticipated to lead Inter’s offensive line, with Pio Esposito likely as his partner. Ange-Yoan Bonny remains an additional option after appearing in recent matches. This season, Inter has proven difficult to defend against, accumulating 25 points in nine league games while scoring in 19 consecutive Serie A matches, with AC Milan being the last team to prevent them from scoring in the derby last March.
Predicted Lineups for AC Milan vs Inter
The following projected starting XI represents team news and media predictions. Official lineups will be confirmed closer to match time.
AC Milan (possible): Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic, Diawara; Musah, Modric, Rabiot; Moreira, Ramos, Pulisic.
Inter (possible): J. Martínez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Zieliński, Dimarco; Esposito, Thuram.
The primary concern for Milan rests on the fitness of Gila, Rabiot, and Moreira returning quickly, with Cissé potentially being rewarded for his recent performance. For Inter, the main focus shifts to replacing Lautaro’s scoring with Thuram and Esposito.
How to Watch AC Milan vs Inter
The Derby della Madonnina will kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time in Milan on Saturday, October 31, which translates to 3:45 p.m. ET for audiences in the United States.
| Region | Channel |
|---|---|
| USA | CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ (Eng.); Telemundo (Spa.) |
| Canada | DAZN, TLN |
| UK | BBC Two |
| Australia | beIN Sports 2 |
| Italy | DAZN, Sky Sport 251 |
Viewers in the UK can catch all the action on BBC TWO!
