Serie A 2024-2025: Inter-Cagliari, the likely lineups

L’Inter hosts Cagliari in the 32nd day of Serie A. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at the Meazza. After the draw with Parma, the Nerazzurri want to return to success to consolidate the first position in the standings, while the Rossoblù, fresh from the draw with Empoli’Empoli, are +6 on the relegation zone.

Inzaghi assesses some rotations: Mkhitaryan and Darmian could make way from the 1′ for Frattesi and Zalewski, while in defense Acerbi is set to rest with De Vrij ready to lead the backline. Dimarco, improving markedly, is a candidate for a starting shirt with possible relay in progress with Carlos Augusto. In attack, Thuram is likely to be rested: Arnautovic is pawing at starting from the first minute, while Correa and the re-established Taremi

are ready from the bench.

Nicola ponders possible changes in the rearguard: Palomino is challenging Zappa for a place in the defensive trio. In the middle of the field Makoumbou could act in the control booth, but much will depend on the condition of Prati, slowed in recent days by a flu attack. On the outside lanes, space will be given to Augello and Zortea, while forward Luvumbo and Viola will be called upon to support central forward Piccoli.

Probable lineups

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Zalewski, Barella, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, Dimarco; Arnautovic, Lautaro Martinez. All. Inzaghi

Cagliari (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Zortea, Adopo, Prati, Augello; Viola, Luvumbo; Piccoli. All. Nicola