Inter Milan predicted line-up vs Cagliari: Esposito leads the attack

Pio Esposito set to start for Inter Milan as Cristian Chivu prepares key changes

Match night returns to San Siro, and Inter Milan are ready to step onto the pitch once again.

After back-to-back wins against AS Roma and Como, Cristian Chivu is expected to tweak his starting XI for the clash against Cagliari.

Defensive adjustments

The biggest change comes at the back.

Alessandro Bastoni has been left out of the squad to recover fully and regain fitness after recent physical issues. In his place, Carlos Augusto is expected to step in.

In central defence, Stefan De Vrij is currently ahead of Francesco Acerbi in the selection battle.

Attack led by Esposito

Up front, the choices appear clearer.

With Lautaro Martínez still unavailable, Pio Esposito is set to start once again, continuing his impressive rise.

Alongside him will be Marcus Thuram, revitalized by recent performances and eager to maintain his momentum.

Bonny is expected to begin on the bench but could play a role as an impact substitute.

Predicted line-up

Inter Milan (3-5-2):
Yann Sommer; Manuel Akanji, Stefan De Vrij, Carlos Augusto;
Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Dimarco; Pio Esposito, Marcus Thuram.

A few tweaks, but the same ambition.

Inter Milan step onto the pitch with fresh energy and familiar intent, chasing another crucial result in front of their home crowd.

Source: Fcinter1908