Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi faces a selection nightmare ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri come into proceedings without three first-team defenders.
Indeed, Francesco Acerbi, Denzel Dumfries, and Benjamin Pavard are on the sidelines with injuries.
Despite lacking three defensive stalwarts, Simone Inzaghi won’t give up his trademark rotations.
On the contrary, he’ll bench standout wingback Federico Dimarco in favor of ex-Monza star Carlos August.
Inter Milan Boss Simone Inzaghi Likely to Continue Wingback Rotation Despite Injury Emergency
Dimarco has been omnipresent for Inter this season.
On the other hand, Carlos Augusto has endured an injury-hit start to the 2024/25 campaign.
However, the 25-year-old has regained full fitness, meaning Inzaghi will rest the 27-year-old Italian this evening.
Dimarco was on the scoresheet as Inter eased past Serie A newcomers Parma last Friday.
But after another intense performance, the Nerazzurri talisman needs some time off to avoid fatigue.
Even though the stakes are high, Inzaghi will switch his trusted ally to the bench.
Augusto will take Dimarco’s place, returning to the starting XI in the Champions League for the first time since late October.
Indeed, he picked up a muscle injury at Young Boys.
But he is fit again and ready to hand his teammate a well-deserved breathing room.
