De Winter: Milan Trust Their Foundations Against Inter

Milan defender Koni De Winter said that ahead of today's Derby della Madonnina, his team was not affected by Inter's surprise tactical changes. De Winter said, “We have a solid foundation and we believe in ourselves.” The match will kick off at San Siro's Stadio Giuseppe Meazza at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET). It can be watched live in the UK on BBC2 and on iPlayer.

The Rossoneri have won their last three official meetings with their city rivals. The team has not lost a derby since April 2024, and in that period it has recorded five wins and two draws. However, Milan have been struggling recently. They suffered their first defeat of this Serie A season, losing 4-2 to Bologna. In the Europa League, they lost to Benfica and Bournemouth.

Inter, however, will take the field with a surprise plan. Andy Diouf and Petar Sucic will play in more advanced roles, while Marcus Thuram, their lone striker, will lead the line. This setup with three central defenders could test Milan's preparation.

De Winter stressed that the team remains committed to its own tactical principles. He added that if something goes wrong during the match, the head coach is ready to spot the shortcomings and make the necessary changes. He also said the players do not need a motivational talk from the coach before the derby, as everyone feels how important this match is for the city, the players and the fans.