(Sur)name Inzaghi is more than well-known and respected among Milan-based fans, as one Inzaghi deservedly put his name in the history of Champions League and Italian football.That is AC Milan legend Pippo Inzaghi.🎙️ Pippo Inzaghi: “My brother deserves to be in the semi-finals of the Champions League, but I’m a fan of AC Milan.” 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/vd1IhNAyls— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 24, 2023 His younger brother Simone, however, wasn’t that good player, but tonight has a chance to join his brother in eternity, only with Milan’s fierce rival, Inter.Nerazzurri’s boss has brought his slot to the UCL semi-final, and insists that they won’t show any fear against Rossoneri on Wednesday night, in the first leg, in which they’ll be a visiting team, albeit the two sides share the monumental ground.##NAJAVA_MECA_7244857##”The last few games have prepared us in the best possible way,” he said in Milan on Tuesday afternoon. “Tomorrow we know it’s a Champions League semi-final, it’s a derby, it’s the derby. We all know how important it is for all of us, and we want to deal with it in the best way.”We’ll have to use our head and heart a lot. As for our heart, I have no doubts. We’ll have to be wise with our heads. There will be dangerous moments and unpredictable events during the game, knowing that we will have to play 180 minutes in the tie.”We know what derbies mean. We’ve played seven in these twenty months. We’ve won and lost, but we know that each match is unique.”Giroud promises to be at 110% against Inter, stating he loves those big gamesThe major talking point heading into the tie is the availability of Milan’s Rafael Leao, although Inzaghi remains adamant that his potential absence does not affect his preparations for the game.He explained: “We all know the qualities of the player. We know that he may or may not be there. Clearly, we will take some precautions, but ultimately it will not change our game plan.””I’m not certain like you (that Leao won’t be involved), I’ve said it before. We know him, we know his qualities, and in these games every player who is called upon will give everything.”🚨 Interviewer: Can I take 1-2 seconds from your time to comment on tomorrow’s derby?Ancelotti: “Yes, 1, 2… Forza Milan! With all due respect to Inter but I cannot not say Forza Milan. Facing them in Istanbul? Hopefully.” pic.twitter.com/xAC8cRZKip— Milan Eye (@MilanEye) May 9, 2023 Inzaghi believes any previous form against Milan is irrelevant heading into the Champions League semis.”Milan are a quality team,” he said. “Very well trained. Each match is a story in itself, we know that they are not only a comeback team, but they know how to play.”Favourites or not, we have seen it all before. We won’t shy away from the challenge.”UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUESemi-final, first legTuesdayReal Madrid – Man City 1-1 (1-0)/Vinicius Jr 36 – De Bruyne 67/Wednesday22.00: (3.05) Milan (3.20) Inter (2.60)***odds are subject to change
