Inter Milan head coach Christian Chib decided to start Jocep Martinez on goal, while Lautaro Martinez returned to the lineup after Captain Nerazzuri recovered full fitness in an attack against Cagliari. The clash on tonight’s Serie A match day 5 begins at Unipol Domus’ 20:45 CET.
Sardinia is heading to Sardinia as they are aiming for a 2-1 victory at Sassoro last weekend. Meanwhile, the hosts defeat Rec in Serie A and aim to continue their strong form after cruising past Coppa Italia’s Frosinon.
Both teams take part in the game feeling confident, but pressure is put on Nellazzuri as they continue to climb to the Serie A table.
Cagliari vs Inter Milan – Luis Henrique makes the first start and Lautaro returns to Start XI
First, the biggest news from the official lineup is Josep Martinez’s return at goal.
Swiss veteran Somer spins against Sassoro for the Spaniards, and Chiv recovered his place with XI for tonight’s trip to Sardinia.
Meanwhile, Captain Lautaro Martinez is getting better after overcoming the back issues that had limited him in recent weeks.
The Argentine striker, along with Marcus Thurlam, leads the attack once again, with Francesco Pio Esposito falling to the bench.
Another important return is defence Alessandro Bastoni, joining Manuel Akanji and Francescoervi in the back three.
Chivu likes an experienced midfielder, while Mkhitaryan starts beyond Sucic
In the middle, Chiv chose the proven trio of Barrera, Karhanoglu and Mkhitaryan.
Summer Signature Petar Sucic has been impressed with the flash so far this season, but will give way to the Armenians tonight.
Denzel Dumfries was dropped due to slight fitness concerns. Lewis Henrique is in his place on the right side.
Official Starting Lineup – Cagliari vs Inter Milan – Bastoni & Lautaro Return
Cagliari (3-5-2): Caprile; Zepedro, Mina, Lupelt. Palestra, Adopo, Deiola, Folorunsho, Obert; Esposito, Belotti.
Alternatives: Ciocci, Sarno, Rodriguez, Idrissi, Di Pardo, Mazzitelli, Liteta, Prati, Rog, Cavuoti, Gaetano, Felici, Borrelli, Kiliçsoy, Pavoletti.
Coach: Fabio Pisacane
Interruption: n/a
Not available: Luvumbo, Zappa, Radunovic, Pintus
Inter (3-5-2): Martinez; Acandi, De Vrigi, Bastoni. Luis Henrique, Barrera, Karjanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto. Toram, Lautaro.
Alternatives: Sommer, Di Gennaro, De Vrij, Bisseck, Dimarco, Palacios, Dumfries, Darmian, Zielinski, Sucic, Frattesi, Diouf, Bonny, Esposito.
Coach: Christian Chibb
Interruption: n/a
Not available: n/a
Judgment: Picanini
Assistant: Mastrodonato, Moro
Fourth formula: Massimi
var: Dove
Avar: Galliglio
