PRECEDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL: The last derby to be played in April with Inter as the home side was on the 12th of April 2003: Inter-Milan 0-1 (Filippo Inzaghi). Here are the previous other derbies from recent years to be played in April with Inter as the home side:

1996-1997 Inter-Milan 3-1
1994-1995 Inter-Milan 3-1
1992-1993 Inter-Milan 1-1
1988-1989 Inter-Milan 0-0

There have been two periods when Milan have dominated the derby when Inter have been the home side: April 1997 to December 2005. Nearly nine years when the Rossoneri were unbeaten, recording six consecutive wins: 1999, Inter-Milan 1-2; 2001, Inter-Milan 0-6; 2001, Inter-Milan 2-4; 2003, Inter-Milan 0-1; 2003, Inter-Milan 1-3; 2005, Inter-Milan 0-1.

Here are the other derby experiences the Milan players have enjoyed over their careers.

MADRID DERBY: Diego Lopez and Christian Abbiati.
LONDON DERBIES: Alex and Essien.
BUENOS AIRES DERBY: Paletta.
MANCHESTER DERBY: De Jong.
ROME DERBY: Destro, Mexes and Menez.
GENOA DERBY: Antonelli, Pazzini and Poli.
TURIN DERBY: Abate and Cerci.
VERONA DERBY: Albertazzi.

STATEMENTS:

ADRIANO GALLIANI: “The Milan derbies are always very fair, we’re the most evolved city in Italy from this point of view.”

STEPHAN EL SHAARAWY: “The derby is always a match that everyone feels. It is always a special match and we will do all we can to get the three points and the victory that goes with it.”

GARY MEDEL: “I’ve played in one of the most felt derbies in the world with the Boca jersey, so I know what it means. Milan are strong and have had an inconsistent season, like us. We respect them, but we don’t fear anyone.”

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI: “The derby? When I was first in the league table, I used to lose. When I was mid-table I used to win it. The team that has the least amount of fear to lose will prevail.”

ADIL RAMI: “The first thing that the fans ask of us is to win the derby. It’s an important match, we have to win every match but this one even more so. We have collected 7 points from a possible 9 and we’re improving. In a derby it isn’t the best side that wins, but the one that has the biggest desire and heart.”

DANILO GALLINARI: “It’s going to be a tough derby, tense, we absolutely have to win. My Milan are in good form, Inter seem to be so-so, even if they won convincingly the last match. We have to take the chance.”

ANDREA RANOCCHIA: “The best derby? This Sunday’s. The captain’s armband is a nice responsibility.”

TEAM NEWS: Milan have welcomed back Keisuke Honda to full training. Inter meanwhile have lost Campagnaro to injury and will also be without the suspended duo of Brozovic and Guarin.