Inter Milan To Make Key Selection Choice For Napoli Clash Today As Defender Heads For Potential Exit | OneFootball

Inter face Napoli with Cristian Chivu expected to make a final call on his defence, while Francesco Acerbi remains part of the discussion ahead of a possible exit.

According to Tuttosport, Inter are leaning toward fielding the same starting XI that beat Atalanta and Bologna, continuing with a settled structure for the San Siro showdown.

That would confirm Manuel Akanji in the centre of defence and Piotr Zielinski in midfield.

Therefore with Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni completing the back three.

However, the decision is not yet locked in.

The newspaper reports that Chivu will only make his definitive choice today, or even during the pre-match warm-up on Sunday morning.

Inter Vs Napoli – Chivu Sticks With Continuity As Acerbi Could Leave

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Francesco Acerbi of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Acerbi remains an alternative option, and a reshuffle involving Akanji cannot be ruled out at this stage.

Elsewhere, there are no major doubts.

Inter are expected to stick with continuity across the rest of the lineup.

Therefore prioritising stability for a fixture that could prove decisive in the title race.

There is also positive news from the bench.

Both Andy Diouf and Matteo Darmian are set to return to the matchday squad after recovering their fitness.

Indeed, offering Chivu additional depth.

For Inter, the focus is clear.

Get the final details right, trust recent momentum, and deliver a statement performance against Napoli.