Roma boss Vincenzo Montella fears Zlatan Ibrahimovic in tomorrow's must-win game against Milan.
The Swede returns from suspension for the Stadio Olimpico tie in a match that could see the Rossoneri clinch the title.
"You don't win the Scudetto by chance and he's about to win his eighth title in a row because he is someone who makes the difference," Montella said.
"We won't place a cage around him though because we'll look to find the right balance to win the game."
Delio Rossi insists Palermo will not rest players ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan. “We're focused only on Bari.”
The Rosanero drew the first leg 2-2 at San Siro and have the decider on Tuesday evening, so could be tempted to make changes on Saturday.
“I realise there is an enormous sense of expectation around the Coppa Italia, but we have to be focused only on Bari,” said the Coach.
Inter captain Javier Zanetti admits “Milan deserve the Scudetto, as our season has been somewhat troubled.”
The Rossoneri will secure the title on Saturday night as long as they avoid defeat to Roma.
“It's only right, as Milan deserve the Scudetto,” said Zanetti during a charity event in Palermo.
“Inter's season has been somewhat troubled, as at the start we had numerous difficulties and injuries.”
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has pinpointed Thiago Silva as key to his club's success this term.
The Rossoneri are just one point away from the Scudetto and the Brazilian defender has been a key influence.
"He is a player with no equals in the world," Allegri told TG5. "He plays at three levels higher than everyone else."
Milan could have wrapped the title up last weekend, but were denied when Giampaolo Pazzini scored two late goals at Cesena to keep Inter in the race.
Porto have told Milan that if they want to sign Hulk then he'll cost them an incredible €100m.
Rossoneri Vice-President Adriano Galliani admitted his interest in the striker recently which fuelled suggestions of a bid.
But speaking to the Portuguese media, Porto chief Pinto Da Costa has rubbished the speculation.
"Hulk to Milan must be a joke," he stated. "They previously wanted Aly Cissokho [in 2009] and they could not do it.
Milan stopper Alessandro Nesta has praised defensive teammates Thiago Silva and Ignazio Abate.
In an interview with Milan Channel, the veteran became the second Milanista in a week, after Gianluca Zambrotta, to applaud rising star Abate.
"He's a good lad who always applies himself," he said of the former midfielder who is now playing regularly at right-back.
"He was used to another role, but by working seriously he has demonstrated himself to be an excellent full-back who could go on and play for Italy.
England boss Fabio Capello has praised Milan's moves on the transfer market as they edge towards the Scudetto.
The Rossoneri are just a point away from clinching the Serie A title and the former Rossoneri tactician thinks their player buys, both last summer and in January, have been key.
"Their market strategy was great," Capello told the Corriere della Sera. "With Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho, the club got their campaign off on the right foot.
Mark Van Bommel says he didn't hesitate in joining Milan – even though they only offered him a six-month deal.
The Dutchman signed for the club in January from Bayern Munich and he's on the verge of winning the Scudetto.
"When Milan came after me I had no doubts," the midfielder is quoted as saying. "I did take a risk in signing for just six months, but it has all gone well.
"I have already won seven titles in my career, but the last one you win is always the best," he continued.
Massimo Ambrosini has invited Milan to offer him a new contract at San Siro. "I'd stay," said the midfielder.
Club captain Ambrosini is one of a number of high profile players whose contracts will expire next month.
"I'd stay, but this is something that needs to be discussed between both parties," said the midfielder.
"When the right moment arrives then Milan will be obliged to make their intentions to me clear," he added.
Juventus have this afternoon met with the agent of Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo, a report in the peninsula suggests.
According to calciomercato.com, Tulio Tinti has been in talks with Juve director general Beppe Marotta at Juve's Vinovo HQ today.
Pirlo could be available on a free transfer this summer given that his contract with the Rossoneri expires at the end of June.
Milan have stated that they won't decide on whether to offer him, and other players who are at the end of their contracts, an extension until the season is over.
