Inter Milan Vs Lazio – Veteran Defender Set To Return As France & Croatia Starlets Also Start | OneFootball

Francesco Acerbi looks set to return to the Inter Milan starting XI for tonight’s clash with Lazio, reclaiming his place at the heart of defence after three consecutive games on the bench, with Petar Sucic also set to start.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 37-year-old is expected to start in the middle of a back three alongside Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni.

Indeed, ahead of Yann Bisseck, who drops out after starting against Verona and Kairat Almaty.

In midfield, Petar Sucic is tipped to feature from the first minute.

The Croatian therefore joining Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella.

Inter Vs Lazio – Sucic & Acerbi To Start For Chivu

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)

Meanwhile, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco will operate on the wings.

Up front, Ange-Yoan Bonny is expected to partner Lautaro Martinez.

However, Marcus Thuram is likely to begin on the bench.

Cristian Chivu looks to manage his workload following his recent return from injury.

The Romanian coach is aiming for a sharper performance after two hard-fought wins over Verona and Kairat.