AC Milan's resurgence under Massimiliano Allegri has prompted growing belief that Serie A may be entering a new "Super Max" phase, with the Rossoneri unbeaten against the league's biggest sides heading into December.
AC Milan go into tonight's clash against Lazio at San Siro knowing that a win will lift them to the top of Serie A, at least overnight, and once again the focus falls on Luka Modric.
Massimiliano Allegri said AC Milan's gritty 1-0 win over Inter at San Siro carried "huge psychological weight" as his side extended their remarkable derby run on Sunday night.
As Serie A action returns, Milan is set for a blockbuster Sunday night as its two giants, Inter and AC Milan, clash at the San Siro, with the top spot hanging in the balance.
Inter Milan remain cautiously optimistic over Denzel Dumfries' availability for Sunday's blockbuster Serie A Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan at San Siro.
Luka Modric is already stirring serious interest well beyond Europe, but it is his performances for AC Milan that are doing the talking, and the Rossoneri may be set to reward him for it.