Due to injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled from vital match against Inter

AC STRIKER FROM MILAN Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still recovering from a right leg injury sustained in a goalless draw with Juventus on January 23, while Ante Rebic of Croatia is out with an ankle ailment. With an Achilles tendon ailment, the 40-year-old Swede has been ruled out of Saturday's vital derby match against Inter, according to coach Stefano Pioli. Milan is in third place, tied on points with second-placed Napoli and four points behind league leaders Inter.

Pioli stated that it was disappointing that Zlatan wasn't there. "With him, we've come a long way, but we have to show that we're also strong without him.” “This match counts for a lot. It’s a derby, a clash for the top of the rankings. It would give confidence, strength" However, his Inter Milan adversary, Simone Inzaghi, stated that though the encounter is crucial for supporters of both sides, there would be many more.