Inter Milan Set for Serie A Showdown: Key Players Rejoin the Starting Lineup
This weekend, Inter Milan will welcome back former Bayern Munich and Napoli players as they gear up to face Venezia in their upcoming Serie A match.
As reported in today’s printed edition of the Rome-based daily, Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, changes to the lineup are expected; however, there won’t be any drastic overhauls.
Strategic Squad Adjustments Ahead of Crucial Matches
Simone Inzaghi, the head coach of Inter Milan, has three significant games on his radar before the international break scheduled for November. This weekend’s encounter against newly-promoted side Venezia will set the stage.
The Nerazzurri further face a challenging fixture against Arsenal in the Champions League and then take on league rivals Napoli—an encounter that could hold major implications for this season’s title race.
Consequently, careful considerations regarding squad management are paramount for Inzaghi as he looks to optimize his team’s performance and stamina during these critical weeks.
Tactical Changes Observed Since Recent Matches
Since returning from international duty earlier this month, Inzaghi has been proactive with tactical adjustments week after week. Notably,since their dramatic 4-4 draw against Juventus followed by a decisive victory over Empoli away from home—a blend of experimentation while maintaining core stability has characterized his approach.
This trend is expected to continue as noted by Corriere dello Sport with alterations coming but retaining a solid backbone of experience within the starting eleven.
Pavard and Zielinski Set for Returns Against Venezia
The report indicates that Benjamin Pavard—the experienced defender previously with Bayern Munich—is anticipated to make his return to Inter’s starting defense line against Venezia. After being a key figure in their recent fixtures where he played against Juventus but only featured off the bench versus Empoli, Pavard will reclaim his spot this Sunday evening at age 29.
Midfield Dynamics Shift Without Calhanoglu
The midfield also sees an adjustment with Piotr Zielinski stepping in due to Nicolo Barella likely taking a breather. Despite Hakan Calhanoglu being available for selection again—his immediate presence remains on standby rather than initiating play at kickoff.
Casting an Eye on Expected Lineup
The projected lineup change based on Corriere’s analysis anticipates:
- Inter (Formation – 3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: Sommer;
- Defense: Pavard; De Vrij; Bisseck;
- MIDFIELDERS: Dumfries; Frattesi; Zielinski; Mkhitaryan; Dimarco;
- Attackers: Taremi & Thuram.
Please ensure you stay tuned to witness how these developments shape Sunday’s pivotal match-up!