Montella throws down gauntlet for first all-Chinese Milan derby

MILAN - AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella has drawn a line in the sand against Inter Milan as the Serie A giant begins life under new ownership and desperate for victory in the first all-Chinese 'Derby della Madonnina'.

"Inter has top players, but there's no need for fear. Physically and mentally, we're ready to give it everything," Montella said on Thursday, hours after Milan joined Inter in being taken over by Chinese investors.

Five months after Inter forward Ivan Perisic scored in extra time to secure a 2-2 San Siro draw, Montella said the Rossoneri won't make the same mistake twice.