For Europe and for pride. Different moods for Milan and Inter, expected from a Sunday that could have opposite implications. The Rossoneri, thanks to the defeat of Fiorentina, have the possibility of mathematically conquering sixth place, thus reaching the minimum objective of the season. To do this, it will be enough to beat Bologna at the San Siro (15 pm): in this case, in fact, the advantage over the pursuers would become irreplaceable. Very different scenario instead for Inter, engaged in Rome against Lazio in the postponement of 20.45. In fact, Europe's chances are only linked to mathematics but the Nerazzurri, at this point, must send a positive signal regardless of rankings and goals. “We really want sixth place, if we finish ahead of Inter it will be even better – commented Montella. – I see this match as a final, it could close a process that began in July. Woe to underestimating Bologna though, they're a very organized team and frankly it doesn't let me sleep peacefully." The Rossoneri coach decided to face him with the 3-5-2 already seen in Bergamo, enriched however by a significant novelty: the Bacca-Lapadula duo from the start. For the rest Donnarumma in goal, Zapata, Paletta and Romagnoli in defense, Deulofeu, Pasalic, Montolivo, Bertolacci and Vangioni in midfield. A classic 4-3-3 instead for Donadoni, who will try to put a spoke in the Devil's wheel with Mirante between the posts, Torosidis, Gastaldello, Helander and Mbaye in the back, Donsah, Pulgar and Taider in the midfield, Verdi, Destro and Di Francesco in attack.
Luxury postponement instead at the Olimpico, although the match risks not counting for almost anything in terms of standings. Lazio-Inter is still a cartel challenge, also because, as previously mentioned, winning it can be important regardless. “There was some sign, I hope you see it on the pitch – thought Vecchi. – Inter deserves the best coach in the world for its coat of arms, now it's up to me to end a bad season in the best possible way and bring some discipline and order”. Even at Lazio there is a desire to score points: Wednesday's final, in fact, left a bad taste in the mouth of an environment that was nonetheless satisfied with the good season played. “It was an exhilarating journey for us, unfortunately we knew it would be very difficult but now we are only thinking about Inter – said Inzaghi. – I told the boys that we still have two games and 6 points to go, we will have to interpret everything in the best possible way”. Vecchi, forced to do without the injured Icardi and Miranda, will field the 4-3-3 already seen with Sassuolo, therefore Handanovic in goal, D'Ambrosio, Murillo, Andreolli and Nagatomo in defense, Brozovic, Medel and Gagliardini in midfield, Candreva, Eder and Perisic in attack. Ordinary 3-5-2 for Simone Inzaghi, who will respond with Strakosha between the posts, Bastos, Hoedt and Wallace in the back, Basta, Milinkovic-Savic, Biglia, Lulic and Felipe Anderson in the midfield, Immobile and Keita as an offensive couple.
