In response to Kibu's direct remarks, tensions between Milan and Internazionale have escalated. The atmosphere ahead of the derby is already fraught with tension.

Although the first Milan derby on October 31st is still some time away, recent developments over the past two days have made it feel much closer for Milan.

The rivalry between the two teams is undeniable and intense. Internazionale won the Serie A title last season, bringing their total to 21 titles, while Milan lags two behind with 19. More importantly, as Alessandro Amorim mentioned in yesterday's press conference, the Rossoneri have won the league title only twice in the domestic competitions over the last 20 years, while their city rivals have won 8 Serie A titles in addition to other domestic cups.

Since new manager Amorim's arrival on August 7th, the Rossoneri's ownership and the Portuguese manager have set their sights on winning a second star in the 2026-27 season, which has further intensified the derby atmosphere. Over the past two months, the Milan ownership and management have remained steadfast in their thinking. They all want victory, and Internazionale will certainly not let their titles be taken easily.

Internazionale's competitive ambition is evident not only on the pitch. They have secured three consecutive victories over Monza, Cagliari, and Napoli, and this determination is also reflected in their statements. First Kibu, and then CEO Marotta. These remarks indicate that the rivalry with Milan has begun and the spark has never died out. The October 31st derby will be no ordinary match. Internazionale has not won the derby for some time. Despite winning league and cup titles, they have not enjoyed much success in the Milan derby since the second half of 2024.

Therefore, they hunger for revenge and take pride in being the most successful team in Milan. This is true both in total Serie A titles and in recent results. Regarding Champions League titles, those from Via Aldo Rossi would argue differently.

Controversial Remarks

The current tension in this derby was sparked by Kibu's comments at Friday's Inter press conference. "What does 'direct clash' mean? Does it mean playing teams in the top four, or does it mean matches between traditional clubs? Because Milan and Juventus were both far behind last year—what kind of direct clash is that? I simply want to understand. Are Juventus and Milan direct rivals? If so, we're talking about playing traditional clubs. If not, then Como is also a direct rival."

These remarks did not please Milanello and its surroundings, but Amorim was careful not to add fuel to the fire, focusing instead on the match at the Allianz Stadium. "We don't need Kibu's words or anyone else's words to motivate us. We just need to put our heads down and work." However, Kibu clarified yesterday after Inter's 3-2 victory over Napoli, saying: "I did not disrespect Milan, nor did I disrespect Juventus. I have great respect for both clubs. Not everything I say is reported completely. I said that every match is a direct clash."

At least that matter has been clarified for now. The season is still long, and there will be other tense moments ahead.

Marotta's remarks before the Inter-Napoli match also upset Milan fans. He said that on "the path to the championship," there is not just Napoli and Internazionale, but also "a hierarchy of teams including Roma, Juventus, and teams like Como." Predicting the final result is extremely difficult. There is agreement on this. Winning is hard, and defending a title is even harder.

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