Serie A 2025-2026: Sassuolo-Inter, the likely lineups

After reaching the semifinals of the Coppa Italia, it is time for Inter to dive back into the league. The Nerazzurri visit Sassuolo on the 24th day of Serie A. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at the Mapei Stadium. Lautaro Martinez and his teammates are looking for their fifth win in a row to consolidate the top spot, but they will have to deal with the neroverdi, fresh off two consecutive victories.

Among the neroverdi will be Berardi and Laurienté acting on the offensive exteriors to supply Pinamonti, the attack’s central reference; Nzola instead represents the first alternative from the bench. In the control booth will be Matic, flanked by Thorstvedt and Koné. The backroom will be led by the Idzes-Muharemovic pair in front of goalkeeper Muric.

Chivu still has to do without Barella and Calhanoglu in midfield: room for Sucic and Mkhitaryan along with Zielinski, with Luis Henrique and Dimarco on the flanks. In attack, Thuram travels toward a starting shirt alongside Lautaro, although Pio Esposito remains an option. Defense led by Akanji, between the posts Sommer.

Probable lineups

Sassuolo (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Thorstvedt, Matic, Koné; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté. All. Fabio Grosso

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Sucic, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram. All. Cristian Chivu