Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – Inter Milan will face Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A League this weekend with the squad condition not being completely ideal. Coach Cristian Chivu still has to rack his brains to cover the absence of a number of key players while maintaining consistency in the team’s play.
This match is a test in itself for Chivu in the midst of a busy competition schedule. He is required to be able to maintain a balance between the need to rotate players and the target of achieving maximum results.
According to the Sky Sport report, Inter will certainly not be able to strengthen three important players. These conditions meant that the team’s preparations had to be adjusted since the last training session.
Denzel Dumfries is still not fully recovered and has to be sidelined again. The absence of the Dutch wing-back reduces Inter’s options in the wing sector, which has been one of the team’s main strengths.
Not only Dumfries, two of Inter’s midfield pillars are also still under the care of the medical team. Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are not ready to appear due to their injuries.
Both are said to be targeting a comeback in next weekend’s big match against Juventus. Therefore, the coaching staff chose not to take risks by forcing them to appear against Sassuolo.
Despite losing a number of core players, Inter did not completely run out of ammunition. Several main players who were previously rested are expected to return to fill the starting line-up.
In defense, Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni were prepared to appear from the early minutes. The three of them are expected to be able to bring stability and calm to the heart of the Nerazzurri defense.
In the middle and wing sectors, Piotr Zielinski and Federico Dimarco are also predicted to regain their trust. It is hoped that their presence will be able to maintain the balance of the game while providing variety in attacks.
Meanwhile, it is certain that the captain’s armband remains around Lautaro Martinez’s arm. The Argentinian striker has once again become Inter’s main focus in their efforts to dismantle the opponent’s defense.
However, there are still question marks regarding the figure who will accompany Lautaro on the front lines. Initial indications point to Francesco Pio Esposito as the most likely option.
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Chivu seems to want to take advantage of this match to give playing minutes to young players. Apart from maintaining the fitness of the main squad, this step is also part of the club’s long-term plans.
