Inter Milan Unchanged For Key Napoli Clash As Cristian Chivu Doubles Down On Winning Formula

Cristian Chivu Inter Milan

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Christian Chivu is ready to go again with the same Inter side that impressed in Rome, keeping faith with an unchanged Serie A starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Napoli.

According to the latest indications from the Corriere dello Sport, the coach sees no reason to intervene after the balance and intensity shown at the Olimpico.

Instead, Chivu is doubling down on continuity ahead of a high-profile test at the Maradona.

The tactical plan will remain a 3-5-2, with the defensive trio unchanged, via FCInterNews.

Meanwhile, the wing-backs asked to provide width and aggression in transition.

In midfield, the blend of control, pressing and vertical passing is seen as crucial to managing Napoli’s rhythm and limiting space between the lines.

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Probabile Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Bonny.

Chivu believes chemistry and repetition are decisive at this stage of the season.

The confirmation of the Bonny and Lautaro partnership underlines the confidence in their partnership.

Meanwhile the spine of the side offers stability for what promises to be a demanding away match.

Inter will look to strike the right mix of control and vertical threat.

Therefore, they are aiming for another statement performance in a direct clash.

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