Inter Milan are assessing several selection doubts ahead of the Serie A trip to Como, with Christian Chivu set to make at least one change on the flanks – Andy Diouf replacing the injured Denzel Dumfries.
according to Gazzetta dello SportAndy Diouf is currently the most likely starter at right back.
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However, the fight with Carlos Augusto remains up in the air on fight day.
The pattern in the midfield is also very tense.
Peter Zielinski is competing for the starting job.
At the same time, he faces competition from Petar Sušić and the returning Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
in the back, Francisco Acerbi Expected to be endorsed by Yann Bisseck.
Indeed, Inter Milan are looking for stability after their away win at Pisa.
Chivu refuses to make too many rotations for Inter’s trip to Como
LYON, FRANCE – AUGUST 5: Andy Diouf #20 of France inspects the court before the men’s semifinal match between France and Egypt during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on August 5, 2024 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
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Chivu is likely to restore the backbone of his starting XI.
Jan SommerManuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barrera, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martinez should all return from the starting lineup.
This means Tula’s forward pairing is expected to reunite, although youngsters Pio Esposito and Angie-Jan Bonny continue to fight for minutes on the bench.
Inter Milan will once again be without four players. Denzel Dumfries is still recovering from an ankle injury, while Matteo Darmian, Tomas Palacios and goalkeeper Filippo Di Gennaro also remain unavailable.
Chivu’s choice reflects both necessity and opportunity. Diouf’s emergence on the right comes at a crucial time, with Inter adjusting to repeated absences from the wing.