Inter Milan vs AC Milan - Combined XI | Serie A 2020-21

Right-back: Achraf Hakimi (Inter Milan)

Hakimi has slotted in seamlessly at Inter

Hakimi, signed from Real Madrid in the summer for €40 million, has already bagged a goal and two assists, the first of which came just 20 minutes into his Inter Milan debut. He's taking to the Serie A like a fish to water, perhaps.

Hakimi's first 70 minutes for Inter: 1 goal & 2 assists 🔥🔥Inter fans can moan about Conte signing old players like Vidal, Darmian, Kolarov but they already had a Scudetto-challenging team & now they've signed one of the most devastating youngsters in Europe in Hakimi #BENINT

— Carlo Garganese (@carlogarganese) September 30, 2020

After two glorious years at Borussia Dortmund, the marauding Moroccan has emerged as one of the most creative full-backs, while playing as a wing-back under Antonio Conte seems to have unlocked an extra level or two in his game.

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Centre-back: Simon Kjaer (AC Milan)

Kjaer has been a rock at the heart of Milan's defense

Perhaps an unpopular pick, but Milan Skriniar's struggles in a back-three pave the way for Simon Kjaer into this line-up, with the Danish international proving to be a crucial addition to the Rossoneri since joining from Sevilla in January.

A composed center-back with a knack for positional awareness, Kjaer rarely concedes possession in the final third. His immaculate passing accuracy makes him vital to building up play from the back, while an average of over three aerial duels per game is a testament to his aerial prowess.

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Centre-back: Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)

de Vrij has proved to be value for Inter's money

Whilst not the most transformative of signings, the arrival of de Vrij has at least alleviated Inter's defensive woes. Last season, he played a starring role in both domestic and European campaigns, even showing his attacking game by contributing nine goals in all competitions.

The Dutchman's interceptions are crucial in breaking opposition play and remains dangerous from set-pieces too. Accurate passing, however, is De Vrij's best characteristic, averaging a 92% success rate last season. In the 2020-21 season, De Vrij boasts a 94% pass accuracy, making him one of the best in the business in that attribute.

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Left-back: Theo Hernandez (AC Milan)

The 23-year old has realized his full potential with Milan

Another creative full-back ignored by Real Madrid, Theo Hernandez was among the best signings of last season, scoring six goals and assisting five in Serie A to bring a new dimension to Milan's attacking vanguard.

7 - Theo Hernández is the youngest defender to have scored at least seven goals starting from 2019/20 in the Top-5 European Leagues. MeTHEOrite.#TheoHernandez pic.twitter.com/lh30akOcpy

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) October 6, 2020

He's already off the mark in the 2020/21 season too, with direct involvement in two goals from the opening three games. The Spaniard brings so much guile and pace down the left side, whilst also constantly linking up with the frontline.