Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu is gearing up for his first coaching appearance in the famous Derby della Madonnina.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the 45-year-old has several aces up his sleeve ahead of Sunday’s derby.

Keen to build on their three-game winning streak in Serie A, Inter will take on AC Milan at San Siro this weekend.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri will be out to avenge an underwhelming five-match winless run against their fiercest rivals.

Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu is readying for his touchline debut in this mammoth fixture.

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Unfortunately, injuries have not eluded Inter at the beginning of the Romanian’s tenure.

However, unlike last year, backup players have hit the ground running, with Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito running the show.

Indeed, the young strikers have been superb in the absence of star center-forward Marcus Thuram.

Furthermore, Piotr Zielinski has rediscovered his best form after a lengthy period of adaptation.

Therefore, Chivu can rely on a mix of in-form starlets and experienced campaigners to challenge Milan on Sunday.