There are rising reviews Marcus Thuram gained’t be match to begin in opposition to Milan, so there are numerous alternative ways Inter might set out their assault.
It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale is pressured by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool FC throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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The Rossoneri are the one aspect inside attain of the Serie A leaders, albeit with a 10-point hole, so this fixture might very nicely determine the Scudetto race.
Inter are nevertheless already with out Capocannoniere Lautaro Martinez resulting from a calf pressure, and
Thuram might drive Inter reshuffle
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his staff’s third objective throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Cristian Chivu confirmed the France worldwide had not educated as we speak resulting from flu signs and a fever, however that he gained’t be able to play tomorrow night.
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Probably the most predictable choice is to see Francesco Pio Esposito partnered by Ange-Yoan Bonny, which might be the primary time that they had began a Serie A match collectively.
Nevertheless, Chivu already confirmed in that he has different concepts to attract upon.
In that match, he began a centre-forward with twin help from Davide Frattesi and Andy Diouf in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Whereas Diouf struggled in that function, there are different choices who can play there, like Henrikh Mkhitaryan and even Nicolò Barella.