The Milanese Derby ended 0-0 for the first time since 2015. It ends in a tie even if there were golden opportunities to win, especially for Spalletti’s team. The result can still be considered to be positive for the Nerazzurri who remain fourth and increase their advantage over Lazio to two points and maintain the eight point gap on Milan. Overall, Spalletti was satisfied with the ideas expressed by his side in the game, although they deserved a little more for them.
“How many games have been saved by Mauro Icardi’s goals and exploits but this time he failed his coach. The Argentine striker scored a decisive hat-trick in the first leg but he was stopped yesterday by VAR, which was punctual in revealing Icardi to be offside even by just a couple of millimetres, after a lovely Candreva assist. Followed up by two misses on a open goal (one in 92nd minute). The Captain was unable to inflict the winning blow against the Milan Devils. Incredible but unlike a bomber such as him.”
After analysing the match, Inter should of won the three points but Milan were just about able to hold on. Meaning the Nerazzurri continue their positive streak against the big teams, having not lost to any of the current top 10. While Gattuso’s team appeared to take a step backwards.
“In the middle of the field they suffered a lot, especially in build up play, perhaps due to the absence of Biglia which affected their other players. If Milan are to hold on to their Europa League spot they will need to return to the field on Sunday looking fresh against Sassuolo. Furthermore, they need to revamp their attack, with both Cutrone and Kalinic lacking ruthlessness, which means for the first time 2018, Milan failed to score in a League game”.