Clash Of Titans – AC Milan & Inter Milan Superstars Set For Epic Midfield Battle In Coppa Italia Semi-Finals | OneFootball

Nicolo Barella and Tijjani Reijnders will be the protagonists in tonight’s Coppa Italia game between AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, this match-up could decide the fate of the first leg of this epic semi-final tie.

Barella and Reijnders have been among Serie A’s best midfielders these past couple of years.

Indeed, both players play vital roles for their clubs and remain the beating hearts of Inter and Milan’s midfield departments.

Therefore, their direct clash this evening will be thrilling to watch.

Nicolo Barella & Tijjani Reijnders Brace Up for Heavyweight Midfield Battle

AC Milan’s Dutch midfielder #14 Tijani Reijnders fights for the ball with Inter Milan’s Italian midfielder #16 Davide Frattesi during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and AC Milan at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on September 16, 2023. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Simone Inzaghi cannot imagine his engine room without the diminutive Italian star.

Barella’s energy, vision, and creativity have been essential to Inter’s recent success.

Indeed, he has been among the most influential figures at the San Siro, helping Inter to two Serie A titles in the past four years.

Meanwhile, Reijnders has been Milan’s driving force in the midfield since joining the club from AZ Alkmaar in 2023.

His influence has grown this season as he boasts 13 goals and four assists from 43 appearances.

As such, this battle could determine the outcome of this blockbuster tie.