With Simone Inzaghi suspended, Inter assistant supervisor Massimiliano Farris explains the huge modifications in opposition to Verona and the way ‘optimistic’ they’re of Lautaro Martinez recovering to face Barcelona.
It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CET).
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That is an odd time for the Nerazzurri, who misplaced three in a row to exit of the Coppa Italia and fall three factors behind new Serie A leaders Napoli, but additionally earn a 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw away to Barcelona, with the second leg arising on Tuesday.
With that in thoughts, plus Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard accidents, there’s huge squad rotation this night.
Why Farris is on the Inter bench
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Massimiliano Farris of FC Internazionale in the course of the Serie A match between Bologna FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on February 26, 2023 in Bologna, . (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“We made this resolution after the lads had been squeezed dry with their efforts in a marvellous match in opposition to Barcelona, so we’d like contemporary legs,”
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Hakan Calhanoglu and coach Simone Inzaghi additionally within the investigation into associations with unsavoury components of the ultras teams
Inter can solely anticipate Napoli outcomes
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale reacts in the course of the coppa Italia Semi Ultimate match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Napoli took one other enormous leap in the direction of the Scudetto with , which means they want solely seven factors from the remaining three matches to ensure the title.
“Regardless of Napoli’s victory, even when it not is dependent upon us, we need to keep within the race and win this night,” added the Inter assistant supervisor.
“Sadly, we paid a worth in Serie A for our Champions League commitments. Now you will need to deal with these 90 minutes, then we’ll take into consideration Barcelona.
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“We should attempt to protect the gamers who used up a lot power and returned from accidents.”
Farris was requested in regards to the experiences Lautaro Martinez’s muscular harm will not be severe, so he could possibly be a part of the squad for the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
“Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries did the inconceivable to get again in time to play in opposition to Barcelona, so Lautaro Martinez will do the identical. We’ll consider the scenario every day, however he’ll attempt to verify he’s out there.
“I wouldn’t say we’re optimistic or not optimistic. There isn’t any lesion to the muscle, it’s an elongation, so we’ll should see how our captain recovers,” concluded the Inter assistant supervisor.