Inter’s Lukaku & Hakimi To Start Against Benevento After Picking Up Coppa Italia Suspensions, Italian Media Report

Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi will both start for Inter in Saturday’s Serie A match at home to Benevento, as reported by the Italian media today.

As per Tuttosport’s print edition, the Belgian and Moroccan will both miss the first leg of Inter’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Juventus on February 2 due to suspension, meaning there is no need for Antonio Conte to rest either player this weekend.

Inter begun their preparations to take on Pippo Inzaghi’s side today after Conte gave the players a day off following Tuesday’s dramatic win over AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina.

The report goes on to highlight that Conte will not be on the touchline against Benevento due to the two-match touchline ban he was given after being sent off in the goalless draw away to Udinese last Saturday.

Inter will be seeking a repeat of their 5-2 win at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito this weekend when they play Benevento for the second time this season.