Francesco Pio Esposito will reportedly return to the starting lineup for tonight’s clash between Royale Union SG and Inter Milan.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Yann Sommer will also start in goal ahead of Josep Martinez.
With Marcus Thuram injured, Cristian Chivu has a decision to make in attack.
Indeed, Lautaro Martinez should maintain his spot in the final third, with Esposito fighting Ange-Yoan Bonny for one remaining place.
Pio Esposito Starts in Royale Union SG vs Inter Milan Clash
Despite scoring in back-to-back Serie A starts, Bonny could make way for the 20-year-old striker tonight.
Furthermore, El Toro will likely lead the line, even though he struggled against Roma at the weekend.
More changes could come in the middle of the park, with Davide Frattesi and Petar Sucic expected to start.
Meanwhile, Sommer continues to be Chivu’s first choice between the sticks in the Champions League.
Indeed, the 36-year-old Swiss veteran started in both opening matches against Ajax and Slavia Prague.
Considering he kept a clean sheet on both occasions, it’s hardly surprising that Chivu is reluctant to replace him.
This stinks of Inzaghi when he used to do this and instead of starting a mostly strong side with maybe 2 bench players getting the nod….dominating and when the game is out of sight bringing on the younger guys early to rest stars.
We start with a massively changed side away to a team that is gonna be VERY up for it
Hope I’m wrong but this has banana skin written all over it
Very positive mindset already