Cristian Chivu might rotate his Inter Milan squad for the journey to Udinese as he balances Serie A duties with a vital Champions League take a look at towards Arsenal.
The Inter coach will lead the ultimate coaching session within the morning earlier than the crew flies to Udine within the afternoon.
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As occurred earlier than the Lecce match, Chivu is not going to maintain a pre-match press convention.
, a number of choice doubts stay as a result of fatigue and the demanding schedule forward.
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BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale in motion through the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Steadiness Area on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
In defence, Chivu might relaxation Manuel Akanji, opening a selection between Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi.
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is anticipated to return on the proper facet of the again three, whereas Alessandro Bastoni might maintain his place on the left.
Chivu additionally plans adjustments elsewhere. Luis Henrique, Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martinez are all set to start out.
The primary query issues the holding midfield function.
Nicolò Barella might function in entrance of the defence, supported by Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
is more likely to sit out as Chivu retains him recent for Arsenal.
Inter face a fragile balancing act between home consistency and European ambition.
Rotation in Udine would enable Chivu to handle power ranges with out dropping competitiveness, particularly with a decisive Champions League night time on the horizon.
Possible Inter (3-5-2):
Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Sucic, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Esposito.