Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs AC Milan: France Superstar & Croatia Starlet Return To Chivu’s Best XI | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Marcus Thuram, Francesco Acerbi, and Petar Sucic in tonight’s 2025/2026 Serie A Match Day 12 clash against AC Milan.

This evening’s clash kicks off at 20:45 local time (19:45 BST) at the San Siro. Moreover, Inter will be out to end an underwhelming run of five consecutive winless games against Milan.

However, Inter’s impressive four-game winning streak across all competitions can inspire confidence around Chivu’s camp.

The visitors, meanwhile, have have drawn three of their last four league matches, derailing their spirits ahead of this showdown.

Chivu has a nearly full squad available, with Marcus Thuram back from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Inter vs AC Milan – Marcus Thuram Joins Lautaro Martinez in Attack

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates with his team-mate Lautaro Martinez after scoring their team’s forth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

All eyes will be on the Inter attack, where Thuram will partner up with Lautaro Martinez.

The 28-year-old French striker, who recovered from a hamstring injury right before the international break, with regain his place in attack.

Despite Francesco Pio Esposito’s outstanding form during the break, Thuram will get the nod in the final third.

Therefore, Thuram partners El Toro from the first whistle, even at the expense of Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Meanwhile, the 28-year-old Frenchman is seeking his first goal in Serie A since scoring in a 4-3 defeat at Juventus in mid-September.

Furthermore, Thuram’s return from injury should alleviate even more pressure on El Toro.

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, Cristian Chivu has opted for continuity across the pitch, keeping faith in the same structure that has brought recent success.

Yann Sommer starts in goal behind a slightly changed back three. Indeed, Francesco Acerbi gets the nod ahead of Yann Bisseck and will line up alongside Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni.

On the flanks, Carlos Augusto and Federico Dimarco provide width and attacking support.

With Denzel Dumfries injured, the Brazilian will operate as a makeshift right winger tonight.

In midfield, Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu form a balanced duo tasked with dictating the tempo and supporting transitions both ways.

However, Inter lost veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to injury a month ago.

With the 36-year-old out of contention, Petar Sucic returns to the starting lineup for the first time since Inter’s 2-1 home win over Sassuolo.

Therefore, Piotr Zielinski starts on the bench again after picking up a minor injury during the break.

Official Starting Lineups – Inter vs AC Milan: Thuram & Sucic Back In Starting XI

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates with his team-mate Lautaro Martinez after scoring their team’s forth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Carlos Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro. Bench: Martinez, Calligaris, De Vrij, Bisseck, Luis Henrique, Zielinski, Frattesi, Diouf, Bonny, Esposito. Coach: Chivu. Suspended: none. Unavailable: Di Gennaro, Darmian, Palacios, Mkhitaryan, Dumfries.