AC Milan must be ready to spoil Inter’s Serie A title celebration when the two sides meet in the rearranged Derby della Madonnina in April.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (as seen below), the Rossoneri simply cannot allow Inter to mathematically secure the title during a derby in which Milan are the home side.
The game has been set for Monday, April 22. It is very unusual for such a huge game to be played on a Monday night, but Milan’s involvement in the Europa League against AS Roma on the previous Thursday means that they would be at a serious disadvantage if the game was played on Sunday.
The request to move the fixture was granted, but it arguably puts even more focus on the fact that, if results over the next month go in a particular pattern, Inter can win the title against Milan.
Considering that Milan have lost five consecutive matches against Inter, this is a perilous situation for the club and for Stefano Pioli. Considering the coach is fighting fo this job, getting all three points on April 22 would do wonders for his approval rating.
Between the Europa League and this fixture, Pioli’s future could be decided.
