Inter coach Inzaghi 'not obsessing' about Milan derby Scudetto shot

Inter are 14 points ahead of second-placed Milanand will claim their 20th Scudetto with five matches remaining in the season if they win Monday's hotly-anticipated city derby at the San Siro. "We've had a magnificent season, it's been a great run. Tomorrow could be a special day for all of us. But we're not obsessing over it," coach Inzaghi told reporters.

"If tomorrow is the day then great, we're working hard so that it is, but it's not an obsession for me nor for my players." Inter head into Monday's clash having won the last five Milan derbies, two of those wins taking Inzaghi's team to last season's Champions League final.

"The last five derbies have given us great joy, they've taken us to a Champions League final but we know tomorrow that those derbies won't mean anything," added Inzaghi. "What matters is what we put out there on the pitch."

Earlier on Sunday Inter president Steven Zhang hinted about Inzaghi getting a reported contract extension until 2027, calling his tenure as Inter coach "a gift" when talking to Sky Sport at the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix. "He gives me confidence and keeps the environment calm and stable. We're going to continue together," said Zhang.

Inzaghi's current deal, signed last summer, expires in June 2025 so there was no danger of him moving on after such a special season with Inter. "I was very happy to hear what Zhang said but it wasn't a surprise as we have a good relationship," said Inzaghi.

"For now we have an objective, there will be time for everything else. We have a president and management with whom I am very happy." Inzaghi's Milan counterpart Stefano Pioli, however, will almost certainly be out the door come the close season after a topsy-turvy season which has ended in