Milan only narrowly lost the derby yesterday, but as many have pointed out, it could have been so much worse in terms of the scoreline.

The Rossoneri defence could not deal with the size, weight and speed of a rejuvenated Adriano, and the precision and intelligence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

In short, they desperately needed Alessandro Nesta, whose considerable speed and calm manner could have helped his side no end.

Alas for i Diavoli, the 32-year-old was out with his niggling back problem, and now it has been reported that surgery will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

Datasport says that the doctor Maurizio Fornari and his team will perform the operation; he is the same doctor who counselled against surgery for the former Italian international last year, but now the pain is such that it prevents Nesta f ... Read more »