Inter Milan Head Coach Reverts To In-Form Front Two For Trip To Cremonese In Serie A After France Duo Started At Dortmund | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu is ready to reshuffle his attack as Inter prepare to face Cremonese on Sunday evening, with Lautaro Martínez and Francesco Pio Esposito reportedly set to start.

The combination is set to return from the start after rotation in midweek, where Marcus Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny started.

According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri coach will freshen up his forward line following the Champions League outing in Dortmund.

Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito are both in line to lead the attack.

Reverting the partnership that was starting to take shape before the European fixture.

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MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

On the right flank, Inter still lack depth.

Unless there are late developments in the transfer market, Luis Henrique is expected to keep his place from the first minute.

The situation is similar in midfield, where the absences of Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella continue to limit options.

Davide Frattesi could therefore play an important role.

Either from the start or as a key rotation piece, to help manage the workload of the squad.

In defence, Alessandro Bastoni should return after his rest in midweek, with Francesco Acerbi the likely player to make way.

With a demanding schedule ahead, Chivu must balance freshness and continuity.

The expected return of Lautaro and Esposito offers energy and sharpness as Inter look to secure important Serie A points.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Frattesi, Zielinski, Sucic, Dimarco; Esposito, Lautaro.