Cristian Chivu could rotate his Inter Milan squad for the trip to Udinese as he balances Serie A duties with a crucial Champions League test against Arsenal.
The Inter coach will lead the final training session in the morning before the team flies to Udine in the afternoon.
As happened before the Lecce match, Chivu will not hold a pre-match press conference.
According to Corriere dello Sport, several selection doubts remain due to fatigue and the demanding schedule ahead.
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In defence, Chivu could rest Manuel Akanji, opening a choice between Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi.
Yann Bisseck is expected to return on the right side of the back three, while Alessandro Bastoni could keep his place on the left.
Chivu also plans changes elsewhere. Luis Henrique, Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martinez are all set to start.
The main question concerns the holding midfield role.
Nicolò Barella could operate in front of the defence, supported by Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Piotr Zielinski is likely to sit out as Chivu keeps him fresh for Arsenal.
Inter face a delicate balancing act between domestic consistency and European ambition.
Rotation in Udine would allow Chivu to manage energy levels without losing competitiveness, especially with a decisive Champions League night on the horizon.
Probable Inter (3-5-2):
Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Sucic, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Esposito.
Are you really an inter fan. So you don’t believe inter can win arsenal. Leave inter you this fake fan
Very funny.
In the best form we can’t beat Arsenal. I’d play the best 11 against Udinese to stay first at table.