Inzaghi Cautious Ahead of Coppa Italia Semi-Final Against AC Milan

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is exercising caution ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-final against AC Milan, despite his team's superior form this season.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is exercising caution ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-final against neighbors AC Milan, despite his team's superior form this season. Inter has been enjoying a successful campaign, currently topping the Serie A standings, while Milan languishes in ninth place.

Inzaghi's cautious approach is largely due to Inter's poor record in derby matches this season. This inconsistency has made the Inter coach wary of underestimating Milan, despite his team's impressive five-match winning streak in all competitions. In contrast, Milan has struggled, losing four of their last six games.

Despite Inter Milan's superior form in the Serie A standings, coach Simone Inzaghi is exercising caution ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-final against neighbors AC Milan. Inter has enjoyed a successful campaign, sitting atop the Serie A table, while Milan languishes in ninth place. However, Milan's performance in the derbies this season has given Inzaghi reason to be wary.

Inzaghi acknowledged the challenges Inter has faced in their meetings with Milan this season. “We know we had difficulties this year, especially in the first one. The other two were balanced,” he told reporters on Tuesday. Milan has won two of the three encounters between the teams, with Inter managing a 1-1 draw in the most recent match in February.

Inzaghi emphasized the significance of the Coppa Italia semi-final and the intensity of the rivalry between Inter and Milan. “It's a Coppa Italia semi-final with Milan. It's a derby, there's a great desire to play an excellent match, knowing that we will be facing a quality opponent who have created many problems this year, not only for us,” he said, highlighting the importance of performing well against a formidable opponent.

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Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance this season, highlighting their three-point lead in Serie A and their progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Feyenoord. “The goal was to get to April in the running for all competitions, we know that now comes the hard part but it's a source of great pride to be in all competitions,” the 48-year-old said, reflecting on the team's achievements so far.

Inzaghi acknowledged that their upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final against AC Milan will be a challenging encounter. He praised Milan's capabilities, citing their impressive 3-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage as evidence of their strength. “We know it'll be a challenge to be played over 180 minutes,” Inzaghi said, emphasizing the importance of the two-legged tie.

Inzaghi also warned his team to be cautious, highlighting Milan's ability to cause trouble for any opponent. “We saw the last game, the derbies with us, the game against Real Madrid. It's a quality team, which has had some difficulties during the season, but in single games they have worried everyone. We'll need to be very careful,” Inzaghi said, urging his team to remain vigilant and focused.