Antonio Conte is expected to make seven changes to his Inter XI when the Nerazzurri face Benevento in Serie A tonight, according to Wednesday’s print edition of Gazzetta dello Sport.
Conte is looking to start the new league campaign with two straight victories after Saturday’s dramatic 4-3 win at home to Fiorentina.
Samir Handanovic, Aleksandar Kolarov, Ashley Young and Romelu Lukaku are the only four players expected to keep their place in the starting line-up as Conte looks for fresh legs at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito.
Achraf Hakimi and Arturo Vidal are likely to make their first starts for the club against Pippo Inzaghi’s newly-promoted outfit, having appeared as substitutes against Fiorentina.
Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij will return to Conte’s three-man defence alongside Kolarov, with Roberto Gagliardini and Stefano Sensi completing the line-up in midfield.
Alexis Sanchez will deputise for Lautaro Martinez in attack, as the Argentine is rested for Sunday’s fixture away to Lazio.