Inter Milan vs Atalanta: Chivu’s likely lineup for Saturday clash

Nerazzurri look to bounce back after derby defeat

Inter Milan are preparing to host Atalanta at San Siro on Saturday at 15:00 CET, with coach Cristian Chivu already shaping the lineup he could deploy.

Following the derby defeat against AC Milan, the Nerazzurri are determined to immediately return to winning ways and protect their lead at the top of the Serie A standings. 

Atalanta, meanwhile, arrive after a heavy 6-1 loss against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Injury concerns for Chivu

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908, Inter Milan will likely be without Hakan Calhanoglu, who is dealing with a minor muscle issue.

There are also concerns over Alessandro Bastoni, who suffered a strong blow to the tibia during the derby and may not be risked from the start.

Probable Inter Milan lineup

Chivu’s expected starting XI could look like this:

Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Carlos Augusto; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Pio Esposito.

Key players such as Marcus Thuram and Pio Esposito are expected to lead the attack, while Nicolò Barella and Piotr Zielinski will anchor the midfield.

Inter Milan’s mission

The objectives for Inter Milan are clear: forget the derby disappointment and secure three points to maintain their advantage over AC Milan in the title race.