Inter Milan Vs Cagliari – Cristian Chivu Considering Major Starting XI Changes

Inter Milan Vs Cagliari – Cristian Chivu Considering Major Starting XI Changes

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan resume their pursuit of a 21st Scudetto on Friday as they host relegation-battling Cagliari at San Siro.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, head coach Cristian Chivu is weighing major changes to his starting lineup.

Despite Lautaro Martinez’s absence, Inter pulled off a stunning comeback at Como last Sunday, emerging as 4-3 winners at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

As a result, the Nerazzurri have re-established a comfortable nine-point cushion over second-placed Napoli with only six games left to go.

Meanwhile, the San Siro giants will face Cesc Fabregas’ side in a decisive Coppa Italia second leg at home next week.

Therefore, Chivu is eager to avoid further injury setbacks, with Inter vying for their first domestic double since 2010.

Cristian Chivu Considers Major Starting XI Changes Ahead of Inter Milan vs Cagliari Clash

In addition to El Toro, Inter will be without Petar Sucic and Yann Bisseck tomorrow.

With the German defender ruled out, Chivu considers fielding Stefan de Vrij after handing Francesco Acerbi back-to-back league starts.

Moreover, Carlos Augusto looks destined to replace Alessandro Bastoni in the back three.

Then, veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan could get the nod ahead of Piotr Zielinski, with Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella expected to start.

Finally, Ange-Yoan Bonny is staking a claim for his first Serie A start since the start of March.