Milano and Cantù Meet in Derby
Olimpia Milano will face Acqua San Bernardo Cantù in Desio in Serie A's Monday night derby. Although Cantù have lost their first five games, Milano should not underestimate their opponent, as they have suffered two defeats in the first five weeks.
The Milano Cantù derby, a classic among Serie A's Monday night fixtures, will be played in Desio this time for the 175th time. Cantù plan to move into their new arena this season, but for now they are playing their games in Desio.
Cantù are going through a difficult period. The team lost its first five games and added Osvaldas Olisevicius to the squad. The team is led by Francesco Vitucci, one of the most experienced head coaches in the league. It is also recalled that Vitucci developed Darius Thompson during his time at Brindisi.
Milano have suffered two defeats in the first five weeks. The team had a demanding week because it played two EuroLeague games in Athens. Still, Milano's margin for error has shrunk, and they need to match the intensity of the host's high tempo. Emilio Kovacic said that Cantù's failure to win yet does not mean they lack individual talent or quality, so the match will be a tough one for Milano. Kovacic also said that the team has been working on the opponent and aims to maintain its level of play for longer.
The match starts at 20:30 on Monday and can be watched live on Sky Sport and LBATv.
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