Derby decisions: Chivu weighs options for Inter Milan and AC Milan

Lineups still uncertain as Chivu hides his plans and injuries shape both sides’ choices

The Inter Milan coach had chosen Zielinski, but the midfielder is not at his best. For this reason, Sucic may start. 

“Cristian Chivu has hidden the lineup from the players, testing various solutions in recent training sessions. The main issue is replacing Dumfries: Carlos Augusto is likely to be adapted on the right, given Darmian’s injury, since Luis Henrique still looks raw and might struggle with the impact of the Milan derby. 

Inter Milan: Zielinski or Sucic? And AC Milan lean toward Bartesaghi on the left

In midfield the duel is between Zielinski and Sucic: Chivu had chosen the former, but he returned slightly battered from his commitments with the Polish national team. It’s a tight head-to-head. In defense, experience should favor Acerbi over Bisseck. It should,” writes La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.

AC Milan side

“Bartesaghi is ahead of Estupiñán to start the derby. Yesterday the young Italian was tested. 

The Ecuadorian, who was not called up by his national team during the break and still showed up at Milanello even on off-days for ankle treatment, will be given a rest after an unlucky return in Parma. 

The final decision will be made this morning. In attack, Pulisic and Leao will start together for the first time in the league. 

Out is the injured Gimenez, who may return against Lazio, while Athekame’s calf soleus issue risks ruling him out of the Supercup,” Gazzetta reports.