Friendly: Inter Milan challenges Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad
On the bench of the Arab club the former Nerazzurri Blanc
Today, in Monza (8:30 p.m.), è a decidedly impressive friendly match between Inter and Al-Ittihad is scheduled. It's an opportunity to see many great players at work, especially Benzema, the Arab club's absolute star. Many Nerazzurri champions are also expected, returning from winning the Italian championship.
Inzaghi, for the fourth summer friendly, is expected to feature Sommer in goal with Pavard, Acerbi and Bastoni in defense. In midfield, space for Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan and Dimarco. Some problems in the forwards. Taremi, new signing, è on the pitches due to injury. Lautaro Martinez è just returned from vacation. It will, therefore, be up to Correa (for sale) to play alongside Thuram (season debut for the Frenchman).
Al-Ittihad, coached by former Nerazzurri player Blanc, will offer a decidedly intriguing attack, formed by former Real Madrid player Benzema, Jota and Diaby. In the middle of the field the former Giallorossi player Aouar. Among the starters in the Arab lineup is Luiz Felipe, an old acquaintance of Italian soccer, coached by Inzaghi in his Lazio days.
After victories against Lugano, Pergolettese and Las Palmas, as well as the recent draw with Pisa (1-1), Inter aims to do well against Al-Ittihad to start finding the right feeling for the upcoming start of the season. It should be mentioned that on Sunday, August 11, the Nerazzurri will play their last friendly test against Chelsea.
