2026-2027 Serie A: Inter vs. Fiorentina, Probable Lineups
On Sunday at lunchtime, Inter will face Fiorentina at San Siro, with three crucial points at stake: the home team needs to keep pace with the unstoppable Lazio, while the visitors are looking to turn their season around after their recent poor results.
For the match against the Gigliati, Cristian Chivu could start Provedel in goal in place of Martinez. In defense, Bisseck will take Carlos Augusto’s spot, with Augusto moving to midfield. Bastoni and Akanji are confirmed alongside the German. Diouf is a sure starter; in the middle, Barella and Calhanoglu will play alongside Zielinski (slightly favored over Mkhitaryan despite the Armenian’s excellent performance in the Champions League). Dimarco gets a rest.
Chivu also has some doubts regarding the offense: Pio Esposito is certain to start, and alongside him, Thuram is favored over Bonny, though the young Romanian coach will decide at the last minute who to field.
Paolo Vanoli’s return seemed to have revitalized Fiorentina, which, in its first three matches under the Varese-born coach, had recorded two wins (against Venezia in the league and against Pisa in the Coppa Italia) and a draw against Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli. Subsequently, however, the shortcomings that had plagued the Viola in their very first games of the season resurfaced, and they suffered two losses in their last two matches.
David de Gea is confirmed in goal for the Viola, with Jimenez, Dragusin, Pongracic, and Valdepenas in front of him. In midfield, Ndour, Fagioli, and Brescianini—who will replace the unavailable Oulai—will take the field. Mastantuono and Njie will play in the attacking midfield to support Pellegrino, who has a slight edge over Beto.
Probable lineups
INTER (3-5-2): Provedel, Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Carlos Augusto; Thuram, Esposito. Coach: Chivu
FIORENTINA (4-3-2-1): de Gea, Jimenez, Dragusin, Pongracic, Valdepenas; Ndour, Fagioli, Brescianini; Mastantuono, Njie; Pellegrino. Coach: Vanoli
