France Forward Set To Start As Chivu Restores Italian Veteran & Reunites Inter Milan’s Trusted Back Three | OneFootball

Marcus Thuram and Francesco Acerbi look set to return to Inter Milan’s starting lineup tonight as Cristian Chivu reshuffles his team for the Serie A showdown against Lazio.

According to Tuttosport, the French forward is in line to reunite with Lautaro Martinez after proving his fitness in the Champions League win over Kairat Almaty.

Thuram had been sidelined for over a month with a left thigh injury sustained against Slavia Prague.

However, he has fully recovered and is pushing for a start, although Ange-Yoan Bonny remains a contender.

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates 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)

At the back, Chivu is expected to restore Francesco Acerbi to the starting XI.

Therefore ending a three-match run on the bench for the veteran defender.

The 37-year-old, a former Lazio player, should line up alongside Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni.

Therefore, reuniting the trusted back three that had been central to Inter’s early-season form.

Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic, and Nicolò Barella are all tipped to start in midfield.

Meanwhile Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco occupy the wings.

The Dutchman has a strong recent record against Lazio, scoring three times in his last three appearances versus the Biancocelesti.