GdS: The ‘anti-Modric’ – how Chivu’s plan for Milan revolves around Calhanoglu

The times main as much as the Derby della Madonnina at all times sees tactical clues emerge, and Chivu reportedly has a plan to restrict Luka Modric.

In accordance with this morning’s version of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen beneath), the Inter head coach recognises the significance of conserving Modric quiet. He’s Milan’s metronome each creatively and defensively, so he has drawn up a plan which entails an enemy to the pink facet of the town.

The anti-Modric

The paper speaks of Hakan Calhanoglu having been ‘rebuilt mentally and bodily’ by the Romanian coach, and as being the important thing to Sunday night time’s match towards his former staff.

Massimiliano Allegri’s Croatian regista is taken into account – even by Calha himself – to be the most effective participant of the previous decade in that function. The Turk will attempt to mirror him given he too now performs a deeper function then when at Milan, however in fact will attempt to beat him too.

The directions given by Chivu to Calhanoglu present it: Hakan must restrict Modric as a lot as attainable, whereas being the same old spark for quick assaults on the different finish. Finally, a lot of this derby will rely on Hakan’s capacity to win the direct duel with the previous Ballon d’Or winner.

Calhanoglu left Turkey’s camp on Sunday, accompanied by a medical assertion detailing a hand downside that also must be absolutely assessed. The Turkish nationwide staff captain wouldn’t play at this time towards Spain as a result of he was already on a reserving, with World Cup play-offs to come back.

The ex-Leverkusen man returned to Milano final night time, and at this time he’ll benefit from the day without work that Chivu reserves for all internationals with out exception. In any case, the Nerazzurri medical workers instantly contacted the Turkish staff and had been reassured about Hakan’s hand situation.

Upon his return to Appiano Gentile he shall be reassessed, however there doesn’t appear to be any clouds on the horizon. Chivu additionally personally checked on his participant’s well being and obtained reassurances from the No.20.

Probably the most heated a part of this derby may have disappeared over the summer time, when Calhanoglu appeared to have determined to return to Turkey, to affix Galatasaray. As an alternative, he’ll now look to come back out on high towards somebody he considers an idol. Many have tried and failed.