Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has promised coach Maurizio Sarri an important response against one of his favourite opponents Inter.
As reported by Italian newspaper Il Messaggero (via LazioNews24) earlier today, the 26-year-old Serbian midfielder is fired up and ready to fight in the Biancocelesti’s upcoming Serie A clash against Simone Inzaghi’s Inter.
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Milinkovic-Savic apologised to coach Sarri for his forgettable performance in Lazio’s 3-0 loss to Bologna last weekend and has promised to immediately redeem himself in the next match against Inter.
Inter are one of Milinkovic-Savic’s favourite clubs to play against, with the Serb having scored four goals against the Nerazzurri, the second-most against any opponent.
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The 26-year-old midfielder’s favourite opponent is Atalanta, whom he has scored five goals against in their 12 meetings.
Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is incredibly keen to bring Milinkovic-Savic to Milan and this will be discussed at the end of the season, but for now, the Serbian wants to be decisive against the Nerazzurri.