Pazzini lowers Milan-Inter hopes: "I don't expect a spectacular match"

"The derby is always wonderful, but I don't expect a spectacular match. The teams will be careful, perhaps they will risk something in the second half because both will want to win. In general, I expect a tactical derby."

"Yes, there's no point beating around the bush. A 13-point lead would be decisive. Even 10 points is still a lot because Inter will only have the Coppa Italia. Winning the derby would give Milan enthusiasm, and they would want to give it a try. However, I see Inter as strong favourites."

"Allegri has given AC Milan an identity and now they are fighting for their rightful place. Chivu is also doing something important. There was a lot of scepticism around him, but he's brought energy and soul back to a team that was very demoralised last year."

Giampaolo Pazzini, who played for both AC Milan and Inter, expects the upcoming Derby della Madonnina to be a cagey, tactical affair rather than a spectacular contest. He attributes this to Milan squandering opportunities to close the gap, resulting in a significant points deficit that has diminished the match's competitive appeal. While both teams will seek victory, Pazzini anticipates careful play with possible risks only in the second half. A 13-point Inter victory would likely secure the Scudetto, as Inter faces only the Coppa Italia remaining. Pazzini praises both managers—Allegri for establishing Milan's identity and Chivu for restoring energy and morale to Inter after a demoralizing previous season.

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