Inter Milan eyes Lazio double clash: Chivu ready to rotate before Coppa Italia final
With the Scudetto already secured, Inter Milan prepares for two consecutive battles against Lazio at the Olimpico, balancing rotation with silverware ambitions
With the Scudetto already secured, Inter Milan prepares for two consecutive battles against Lazio at the Olimpico, balancing rotation with silverware ambitions
It will be a double showdown against Lazio for Cristian Chivu’s Inter Milan. First comes Saturday’s Serie A clash, followed by Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final.
Both matches will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, creating a unique back-to-back challenge for the newly crowned Italian champions.
According to reports, with the Scudetto already secured, Chivu is expected to rotate heavily, especially with the domestic cup final looming just days later against the same opponent.
La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908 reports that Carlos Augusto is likely to replace Bastoni in defense, while the attacking duo should feature Bonny alongside captain Lautaro Martinez.
Probable Inter Milan lineup
Goalkeeper:
Sommer
Defense:
Bisseck, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto
Midfield:
Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco
Attack:
Lautaro Martinez, Bonny
Key selection battles
Acerbi vs Akanji: 55% – 45%
Mkhitaryan vs Sucic: 60% – 40%
The atmosphere around Inter Milan feels lighter now that the league title has been sealed, but the hunger clearly remains.
Chivu appears determined to manage energy wisely while still keeping the machine sharp ahead of another chance to lift silverware.