Inter Milan aim to bounce back after Champions League exit

Nerazzurri focus on Serie A and upcoming Coppa Italia clash

Inter Milan must recover after their Champions League elimination at the hands of Bodø/Glimt and return to top form in the league to keep rivals at bay.

Coach Cristian Chivu has urged the squad to respond, reminding players that they have overcome difficult moments before. 

Chivu will have Denzel Dumfries and Hakan Çalhanoğlu available: Dumfries already returned against Bodø, while Çalhanoğlu is seeking minutes ahead of the derby. Lautaro Martínez remains sidelined.

This morning, Inter Milan trained at Pinetina ahead of the Serie A match against Genoa. 

The schedule also includes the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Como on Tuesday, March 3, and the AC Milan derby expected on Sunday, March 8.

Chivu aims to redeem the defeat to Bodø and send a signal in the league, as much remains to play and rivals must be kept at a safe distance.

Possible Inter Milan lineup changes

Francesco Bastoni will be suspended after receiving a yellow card against Lecce while already on a caution. Carlos Augusto is expected to replace him in defense.

Midfield options increase with the return of Çalhanoğlu, while Piotr Zieliński could start from the first minute. Uncertainty remains for the central midfield spots, with Nicolò Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan competing with Davide Frattesi and Petar Sučić.

The wide positions will likely feature Luis Henrique, ahead of Matteo Darmian, and Davide Di Marco. 

Up front, three players are vying for two spots, a decision Chivu will likely postpone until the last possible moment.

Source: Fcinter1908