Croatian Starlet Set To Start In Midfield As Italy Defender Rested For Inter Milan Trip To Verona | OneFootball

Petar Sucic is set to earn another start in midfield as Cristian Chivu plans light rotation for the Inter Milan trip to Hellas Verona.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Croatian youngster continues to impress and will feature again alongside Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella in the centre of the pitch.

Sucic’s energy and technical quality have quickly made him a reliable option for Chivu.

The coach sees him as a key part of Inter’s evolving midfield structure.

In defence, Alessandro Bastoni will be rested.

Therefore, allowing Carlos Augusto to slot into the back three next to Manuel Akanji and Stefan de Vrij.

Meanwhile Yann Sommer remains in goal.

Verona Vs Inter – Sucic To Start & Bastoni Rested

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Alessandro Bastoni of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

On the wings, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco are both expected to start.

Up front, Lautaro Martinez will once again lead the attack.

Therefore joined by Ange-Yoan Bonny, who continues to be preferred to Francesco Pio Esposito.

Marcus Thuram and Josep Martinez both return to the squad.

Therefore, Chivu will have more options available for next week’s Champions League clash with Kairat Almaty.

However, the focus first turns to securing three points at the Bentegodi.