Como Vs Inter Milan – Italy Veteran & Starlet Set To Start As Nerazzurri Cope Without Captain & Germany Defender

Como Vs Inter Milan – Italy Veteran & Starlet Set To Start As Nerazzurri Cope Without Captain & Germany Defender

Cristian Chivu has settled on his starting lineup for Sunday’s Serie A trip to Como, with Francesco Acerbi and Pio Esposito both set to start as Inter manage the absences of Lautaro Martinez and Yann Bisseck.

According to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, the back three sees Acerbi return to the centre, flanked by Akanji and Bastoni.

Bisseck remains sidelined through injury, but the defensive unit otherwise remains unchanged from recent outings.

Indeed, a familiar and experienced combination for Chivu to rely on in a potentially tricky away fixture.

With Acerbi’s contract running out in the summer, it may be one of the last chances to see the Italian in Nerazzurri.

Inter Vs Como – Thuram & Esposito Lead The Line In Lautaro Absence As Acerbi Replaces Bisseck

In midfield, the first-choice five continues. Barella, Calhanoglu and Zielinski form the central trio, with Dumfries and Dimarco providing width and attacking thrust from the wing-back positions.

Up front, Lautaro’s fresh injury forces the key decision.

Chivu is expected to turn to the Thuram and Pio Esposito partnership.

Whilst relatively untested, the duo started alongside one another during Lautaro’s recent injury absence.

Meanwhile, Bonny starts on the bench, ready to make an impact from the dugout if needed.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.