Line-up Overhaul – Chivu Plans Five Changes For Inter Milan Vs Sassuolo Serie A Clash | OneFootball

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is preparing five changes for his Nerazzurri side in Sunday’s match against Sassuolo.

Inter welcome the Neroverdi to San Siro on Sunday evening in an important match.

Chivu’s side look to build on their midweek victory over Ajax in their Champions League opener.

Inter won 2-0 thanks to a brace of headers from French forward Marcus Thuram.

Now, according to reports from today’s Gazzetta dello Sport, via FC Inter News, Chivu is planning several changes.

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Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez is set to be given a chance in between the goalposts on Sunday.

Swiss international Yann Sommer drew some criticism for his performance against Juventus last weekend.

However, Chivu kept the experienced shot-stopper in goal against Ajax and he was much better.

Despite that, the Romanian coach could be reportedly considering a chance for the Spaniard.

Lautaro Martinez will return to the starting XI, as Chivu rested him in the Champions League fixture and gave Francesco Pio Esposito a chance up front.

Finally, Yann Bisseck looks set to replace Manuel Akanji in defence whilst Petar Sucic and Carlos Augusto are ready to return to the XI in the place of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Federico Dimarco.