A brand new period begins for Inter on the Membership World Cup. The 5-0 Champions League last loss to PSG nonetheless hurts, particularly as a result of Simone Inzaghi mentioned goodbye just some days later, however the need to get again on observe is powerful and there may be definitely no insecurity in Chivu – formally introduced a couple of days in the past.
Positioned in Group E, the Nerazzurri should face three tough opponents: Mexico’s Monterrey, an skilled and aggressive staff, River Plate – one of many best-equipped groups within the South American scene and a attainable event shock – and Japan’s Urawa Crimson Diamonds, who’re behind the remainder of the golf equipment, however shouldn’t be underestimated.
✅ CHIVU’S SQUAD
How is Inter arriving on the World Cup? The Nerazzurri administration wasted no time within the extraordinary switch session and gifted Chivu two essential reinforcements: Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique.
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Along with the brand new signings, nevertheless, the return from loans is also a chance: Palacios, Carboni and the Esposito brothers (Sebastiano and Pio) have returned to base and will have an opportunity in America. Correa, however, has mentioned goodbye and can play the event with Botafogo, whereas Arnautovic has been launched.
In line with the principles, the Nerazzurri membership could have the chance to make adjustments to the preliminary squad, including as much as six new gamers between June 27 and July 3, with the one restriction of not with the ability to subject gamers already utilized by different groups within the competitors.
👀 INTER’S PROBABLE STARTING XI
INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries (at the moment injured), Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram.
⚔️ THE OPPONENTS AT THE CLUB WORLD CUP🇲🇽 MONTERREY
Thought of among the many most profitable groups in Central American soccer, Monterrey has 5 Concacaf Champions League titles in its trophy cupboard. Nonetheless, current outcomes have been under expectations: fifth place within the Apertura event and seventh within the Clausura.
In the latest version of the Concacaf Champions League, they had been eradicated within the spherical of 16 by the Vancouver Whitecaps. The squad is made up of quite a few veterans, together with Sergio Canales (previously of Actual Madrid and Actual Sociedad), Hector Moreno (previously of Roma and PSV) and Sergio Ramos, who has already scored 4 objectives in 9 appearances.
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PROBABLE LINEUP (4-2-3-1): Andrada; Medina, Guzman, Ramos, Arteaga; Rodriguez, Ambriz; Deossa, Canales, Fimbres; Berterame.
🇯🇵 URAWA RED DIAMONDS
With a typical Treble (received in 1978), 19 whole titles and three Asian Champions League trophies within the cupboard, the final one arrived in 2023. It is onerous to pin them down as a result of the staff would not carry a lot expertise to America, however the outcomes to this point play in favor of the Japanese.
Swedish midfielder Samuel Gustafson, previously of Torino, Perugia, Verona and Cremonese, takes middle stage however in any other case there may be little to report. Even a draw will be thought of a half achievement, however in soccer, something can occur. We will not wait to be confirmed improper.
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PROBABLE LINEUP (4-2-3-1) Nishikawa; Ishihara, Boza, Hoibraten, Ogiwara; Gustafson, Yasui; Kaneko, Savio, Watanabe; Matsuo.
🇦🇷 RIVER PLATE
Many anticipate that will probably be the revelation of the Membership World Cup, we do not have a magic ball, however saying that it’s going to play for first place with Inter isn’t science fiction. Gallardo on the bench, outdated acquaintances of Italy Martinez Quarta and German Pezzella in protection and the expertise of the younger star Franco Mastantuono in midfield.
The group is bold and the manageable group can gas the desires of the Argentinians. Within the Libertadores, the place it boasts 4 trophies received, it has began on the precise foot and awaits August to play the spherical of 16. However first, there may be the Membership World Cup and the sensation is that Gallardo’s boys didn’t arrive within the States to be protagonists.
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PROBABLE LINEUP (4-3-1-2): Armani; Montiel, Martinez Quarta, Pezzella, Acuña; Fernandez, Perez, Castaño; Mastantuono; Driussi, Borja.
🗓️ THE NERAZZURRI SCHEDULE
Inter’s Membership World Cup will start on Wednesday, June 18 at 3 a.m. Italian time in opposition to Mexico’s Monterrey. Probably the most anticipated match, nevertheless, is scheduled for June 26, additionally at 3 a.m.: Inter and River Plate will face off in Seattle.
MONTERREY – INTER
WHEN: Wednesday, June 18 – 03:00 Italian time
WHERE: Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles
LIVE TV: DAZN and delayed on Italia 1 at 9 p.m.
INTER – URAWA RED DIAMONDS
WHEN: Saturday, June 21 – 9 p.m. Italian time
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WHERE: Lumen Discipline in Seattle
LIVE TV: DAZN and Canale 5
INTER – RIVER PLATE
WHEN: Thursday, June 26 – 03:00 Italian time
WHERE: Lumen Discipline in Seattle
LIVE TV: DAZN and Italia 1
If the Nerazzurri end first in Group E, they might face the second-placed staff from Group F, which incorporates Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Fluminense (Brazil), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea). In the event that they end second, the crossover could be with the winner of the identical group.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
📸 MARCO BERTORELLO – AFP or licensors