Inter Milan head coach Christian Chivu reportedly wants to change his formation for Tuesday’s Coppa Italia clash against Como.
According to Turin Sports News Inter Milan NewsThe 45-year-old can switch from a traditional 3-5-2 formation to a 3-4-2-1 formation.
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Christian Chivu Simone Inzaghi vowed to change his trademark formation upon joining last summer.
However, he has been forced to stick to a 3-5-2 formation this season after Inter Milan failed to sign Ademola Lookman this summer.
Chivu remains on the verge of lifting the Serie A title despite being forced to shelve his tactical reforms for much of the season.
Christian Chivu will introduce 3-4-2-1 formation for Como vs. Inter Milan
GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Inter Milan head coach Christian Chivu (right) celebrates with Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Inter Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simon Avida/Getty Images)
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With Ange-Jan Bonny and Lautaro Martinez missing through injury, Chivu finds itself faced with alternative options in attack.
In fact, Francisco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram remain the only senior options available to him.
As a result, the former Parma boss is set to make changes to his squad, with Esposito reportedly set to lead the charge tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Davide Fratesi and Andy Diouf are likely to return to the starting lineup.