Francesco Acerbi will replace Manuel Akanji in tonight’s Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Liverpool.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Carlos Augusto is the favorite to start on the right wing.

Manuel Akanji is likely to miss this evening’s mouth-watering European showdown at San Siro due to injury.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu has a defensive decision to make, with Acerbi emerging as a frontrunner to fill the vacancy.

Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni should complete the defensive trio.

Francesco Acerbi Starts in Inter Milan vs Liverpool Clash

Francesco Acerbi Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Francesco Acerbi of Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Denzel Dumfries still injured, there’s a gaping hole on the right wing.

Despite Luis Henrique’s promising performance against Como, the former Marseille ace will likely start on the bench.

Indeed, Chivu might opt for Carlos Augusto, who scored off the bench in Saturday’s 4-0 rout at Giuseppe Meazza.

Furthermore, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is on the verge of returning to the starting lineup for the first time since suffering a thigh injury in October.

Mkhitaryan will probably dislodge resurgent Polish star Piotr Zielinski.