Inter Milan vs Fiorentina – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Fiorentina meet in a crucial Serie A encounter at San Siro on Wednesday.

Both sides enter Matchday 9 seeking a response. Inter look to revive their title chase after defeat at Napoli, while Fiorentina are desperately seek their first win of the season.

Inter Milan vs Fiorentina – Match Preview and Team News

Inter Milan Team News

Cristian Chivu’s side host Fiorentina aiming to bounce back from their recent 3-1 defeat to Napoli. The setback has left Inter six points off the top, with a game in hand. However, with Serie A’s most prolific attack (19 goals), hopes remain high at San Siro.

Chivu will have to contend with the absence of veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, ruled out with a thigh injury suffered against Napoli. Long-term injury victim Marcus Thuram also misses out. Matteo Darmian is another absentee, but Davide Frattesi has recovered from a minor muscle knock and is available for selection, though likely to start on the bench.

Formation shifts are expected, with Croatian youngster Petar Sucic tipped to replace Mkhitaryan in midfield and young striker Francesco Pio Esposito set to partner Lautaro Martinez in attack.

Hakan Calhanoglu, central to Chivu’s tactical setup, enters the game in scintillating form and boasts an impressive scoring record against Fiorentina. Defensive rotations may see Stefan de Vrij replace Francesco Acerbi, while Carlos Augusto could reclaim his starting spot on the left.

Fiorentina Team News

Stefano Pioli’s side are in turmoil, languishing in the relegation zone after eight matches without a victory, registering just four points. The pressure is mounting on Pioli, with speculation swirling around his future if results fail to improve. The team comes into this fixture following a 2-2 draw with Bologna, rallying from two goals down courtesy of late strikes from Albert Gudmundsson and Moise Kean.

Injury woes continue to trouble La Viola, with right-back Tariq Lamptey and versatile attacker Christian Kouame both sidelined. Moise Kean is expected to spearhead the attack, bolstered by Gudmundsson, while David de Gea will marshal the defence between the posts. Fiorentina’s attacking philosophy remains unchanged despite struggles to find the net in Serie A, though their defensive vulnerabilities persist.

Form

Inter Milan

Inter Milan is coming off the back of a defeat against Napoli. The team failed to convert their chances during the weekend which led to their slip in the table. Cristian Chivu’s men will look to turn it around quickly and climb up the table.

Fiorentina

Fiorentina, by contrast, is winless in Serie A and has lost four of its last six, despite solid performances in the UEFA Conference League. Kean remains a rare bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent side.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan: Sommer; Akanji, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Augusto; Esposito, Martinez.

Fiorentina: De Gea; Pongracic, Mari, Ranieri; Dodo, Mandragora, Caviglia, Fagioli/Ndour, Gosens; Gudmundsson; Kean.

How to Watch Inter Milan vs Fiorentina?

The match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and Italy.

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