Inter Vs AC Milan – Simone Sozza In Pole Position To Officiate Derby Della Madonnina: Bad Sign For Nerazzurri | OneFootball

Serie A referee Simone Sozza is reportedly the likeliest candidate to officiate the upcoming derby clash between Inter and AC Milan.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Sozza’s appointment could be a potentially ominous sign for the Nerazzurri.

Indeed, he officiated a highly controversial Supercoppa Italiana showdown between the San Siro rivals last winter.

However, his performance in the Riyadh showpiece drew heavy criticism, with several decisions sparking outrage among the Inter hierarchy.

Referee Simone Sozza to Officiate Inter vs AC Milan Game

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Sozza’s horror show in Saudi Arabia saw Milan overcome a two-goal deficit in a 3-2 victory over Inter on their way to lifting the trophy.

Indeed, the 38-year-old failed to sanction Alvaro Morata’s clear foul on Kristjan Asllani, which initiated the turnaround.

Furthermore, Sozza was in charge of Inter’s home league clash against Fiorentina in October.

Despite Inter’s dominant 3-0 victory, Sozza’s mistakes didn’t go unnoticed.

It’s unfathomable how he refused to penalize Pietro Comuzzo’s two cynical tackles on Francesco Pio Esposito.

Therefore, his appointment for Sunday’s mouth-watering game at San Siro can hardly inspire confidence around the Nerazzurri camp.